Action for Health Evaluation Framework: Evolving Practice in Measuring Health Outcomes

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Thompson ◽  
Lisa Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Health Evaluation

Towards an Evaluation Framework for E-health Services

2010 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alalwany Hamid ◽  
Alshawi Sarmad
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
New Products ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Healthcare Organisation ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Present Evaluation

The purpose of this study is to explore the user’s perspective in evaluating e-health services, and to present evaluation criteria that influence user’s utilization and satisfaction of e-health services. The evaluation criteria are based on two lines of studies relating to the behaviour of users of new products or services and on broad examining and critical analysis of the existing evaluations initiatives in e-health context. The evaluation criteria can serve as part of an e-health evaluation framework, and also to provide useful tools to allow the development of successful e-health initiatives by assisting the healthcare organisation to address areas that require further attention.

Multi-Dimensional Criteria for the Evaluation of E-Health Services

2011 ◽  
pp. 172-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alalwany Hamid ◽  
Alshawi Sarmad
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Information And Communication

E-health is an emerging field in the intersection of information systems, healthcare and business, referring mainly to healthcare services delivered and enhanced through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). An important area of research is the evaluation of e-health services. A holistic e-health evaluation framework should address the aspects that are hampering healthcare services from embracing the full potential of ICT towards successful e-health initiatives. In order to build a holistic evaluation framework for e-health services, this article suggests framework characteristics for the appropriate evaluation for e-health services. The article argues that e-health services evaluation framework should be criteria based. The criteria have to be multi-dimensional that grounded in, or derived from, one or more specific perspectives or theories. The proposed evaluation criteria in this article can serve as part of an e-health evaluation framework, improve our understanding of the role of information systems in health care, and develop our ability to deliver high quality services. [Article copies are available for purchase from InfoSci-on-Demand.com]

scholarly journals An Exploratory Study on the Evaluation of eHealth Interventions in Uganda: Practices, Challenges and Insights

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Nabukenya ◽  
Justus Ashaba
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background: The application of information and communication technology is becoming more popular in healthcare management evidencing improvement of effectiveness, access, quality, and efficiency of the healthcare systems. With increased investment and implementation of eHealth across the world, there is a need to evidence its value. That is, its evaluation is required in order to get the most benefits out of them. To this end, this research study investigates the practices, challenges, and insights regarding the evaluation of eHealth implementations in Uganda. Methods: A qualitative approach was employed to conduct the study investigation with key eHealth implementers in Uganda considered as respondents to establish an understanding of their perspectives with respect to ehealth evaluation practices and challenges faced, as well as to derive insights from these perspectives in relation to the World Health Organization (WHO) understanding of digital health evaluation. Results: Results show that Uganda has implemented various eHealth initiatives; however less to none evaluation is undertaken, as it is not a key activity with most of the eHealth implementers. The focus is put on monitoring the ehealth initiatives’ functionality and adoption rather than their outcome and impact. Conclusion: Accordingly, the study recommends the need for an evaluation framework following the WHO global digital health evaluation framework guidelines to elucidate the notion of evaluation, its characteristics, and measurement indicators regards the outcome and impact of ehealth implementations in healthcare and service delivery for Uganda’s health system.

Multi-Dimensional Criteria for the Evaluation of E-Health Services

2011 ◽  
pp. 8-25
Author(s):  
Alalwany Hamid ◽  
Alshawi Sarmad
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Information And Communication

E-health is an emerging field in the intersection of information systems, healthcare and business, referring mainly to healthcare services delivered and enhanced through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT). An important area of research is the evaluation of e-health services. A holistic e health evaluation framework should address the aspects that are hampering healthcare services from embracing the full potential of ICT towards successful e-health initiatives. In order to build a holistic evaluation framework for e-health services, this article suggests framework characteristics for the appropriate evaluation for e-health services. The article argues that e-health services evaluation framework should be criteria based. The criteria have to be multi-dimensional that grounded in, or derived from, one or more specific perspectives or theories. The proposed evaluation criteria in this article can serve as part of an e-health evaluation framework, improve our understanding of the role of information systems in health care, and develop our ability to deliver high quality services.

Effects of Superblocks on health and health inequities: a proposed evaluation framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 585-588 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshanak Mehdipanah ◽  
Ana M Novoa ◽  
Brenda Biaani León-Gómez ◽  
Maria José López ◽  
Laia Palència ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Sustainable Mobility ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Population Turnover ◽  
The City

The following essay outlines the intervention and presents a framework that will serve as a guide in the evaluation of the different effects of the Superblocks. Superblocks consist of amalgamations of blocks throughout the city, with the goal of improving the habitability of public spaces, advancing sustainable mobility, increasing urban green, and promoting residents’ participation and coresponsibility, while ultimately influencing residents’ health and health inequities. The evaluation framework considers the following aspects: the interventions implemented in the Superblock strategy, the changes that occur at neighbourhood and individual level and the population turnover as intermediate factors and finally the health outcomes. Inequity dimensions are also considered.

scholarly journals Evaluation of eHealth Implementations in Uganda: Investigating Practices, Challenges and Insights

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine Nabukenya ◽  
Justus Ashaba
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Healthcare Management ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Evaluation ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background The application of information and communication technology is becoming more popular in healthcare management evidencing improvement of effectiveness, access, quality, and efficiency of the healthcare systems. With increased investment and implementation of eHealth across the world, there is a need to evidence its value. That is, its evaluation is required in order to get the most benefits out of them. To this end, this research study investigates the practices, challenges, and insights regarding the evaluation of eHealth implementations in Uganda. Methods A qualitative approach was employed to conduct the study investigation with key eHealth implementers in Uganda considered as respondents to establish an understanding of their perspectives with respect to ehealth evaluation practices and challenges faced, as well as to derive insights from these perspectives in relation to the World Health Organization (WHO) understanding of digital health evaluation. Results Results show that Uganda has implemented various eHealth initiatives; however less to none evaluation is undertaken, as it is not a key activity with most of the eHealth implementers. The focus is put on monitoring the ehealth initiatives’ functionality and adoption rather than their outcome and impact. Conclusion Accordingly, the study recommends the need for an evaluation framework following the WHO global digital health evaluation framework guidelines to elucidate the notion of evaluation, its characteristics, and measurement indicators regards the outcome and impact of ehealth implementations in healthcare and service delivery for Uganda’s health system.

Chronic Pain: Fundamental Scientific Considerations, Specifically for Legal Claims

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Barth
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Problematic Relationship

Abstract Scientific findings have indicated that psychological and social factors are the driving forces behind most chronic benign pain presentations, especially in a claim context, and are relevant to at least three of the AMA Guides publications: AMA Guides to Evaluation of Disease and Injury Causation, AMA Guides to Work Ability and Return to Work, and AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The author reviews and summarizes studies that have identified the dominant role of financial, psychological, and other non–general medicine factors in patients who report low back pain. For example, one meta-analysis found that compensation results in an increase in pain perception and a reduction in the ability to benefit from medical and psychological treatment. Other studies have found a correlation between the level of compensation and health outcomes (greater compensation is associated with worse outcomes), and legal systems that discourage compensation for pain produce better health outcomes. One study found that, among persons with carpal tunnel syndrome, claimants had worse outcomes than nonclaimants despite receiving more treatment; another examined the problematic relationship between complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and compensation and found that cases of CRPS are dominated by legal claims, a disparity that highlights the dominant role of compensation. Workers’ compensation claimants are almost never evaluated for personality disorders or mental illness. The article concludes with recommendations that evaluators can consider in individual cases.

Abstract #282 Diabetes Care, Economics and Health Outcomes: Experiences from the 3 Decade Free Diabetes Clinic for the Poor

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 113-114
Author(s):  
Nidhi Garg ◽  
Muralidhara Krishna ◽  
Madhumati S. Vaishnav ◽  
Vasanthi Nath ◽  
S. Chandraprabha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Diabetes Clinic ◽  
The Poor
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