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E-health: implementation and evaluation research in Scotland -- a scoping exercise.
Julia S Clark1, Frances S Mair, Catherine O'Donnell
1Department of General Practice and Primary Care, University of Glasgow, UK. jsc14x@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|April 24, 2008
Summary
A review of 61 funded projects revealed that most e-health research in Scotland focuses on communication systems. Increased collaboration and larger funding bids could boost e-health implementation and evaluation studies.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Healthcare
Background:
- E-health services research is crucial for improving healthcare delivery.
- Identifying funded research provides insights into current priorities and gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze funded e-health implementation and evaluation research in Scotland.
- To understand the scope, funding, and focus of e-health research in the region.
Main Methods:
- Searched the National Research Register (NRR) for relevant projects funded since January 1, 1995.
- Included research conducted in Scotland or with Scottish partners.
- Analyzed project scope, funding sources, and research domains.
Main Results:
- Identified 61 funded e-health research projects totaling nearly £7 million.
- Primary funding sources were the Scottish Government and the European Union.
- The majority of research was in communication systems and conducted at single centers (77%).
Conclusions:
- E-health research in Scotland is primarily focused on communication systems.
- Limited multisite collaboration was observed, suggesting a need for enhanced inter-institutional partnerships.
- Future collaborative efforts and larger funding applications are recommended to advance e-health implementation and evaluation research.
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