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Published on: February 3, 2022
Evaluation of connected health technology
Sonja A O'Neill1, Chris D Nugent, Mark P Donnelly
1School of Computing and Mathematics, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, UK. s.oneill@ulster.ac.uk
Summary
Evaluating connected health technology requires a new framework. Traditional methods fall short, necessitating updated protocols for assessing efficiency, benefit, and utility in home environments.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Technology Assessment
- Digital Health
Background:
- Connected health technology adoption is increasing in home environments due to advances in sensing, networks, and software.
- Assessing the impact, efficiency, benefit, and utility of this technology presents significant challenges.
- Current evaluation protocols are often inadequate for the complexities of connected health deployments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the essential steps for evaluating connected health technology.
- To propose a common framework for future connected health technology assessments.
- To provide recommendations based on practical experience in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing evaluation methodologies.
- Analysis of challenges specific to connected health technology in home settings.
- Development of a proposed framework based on expert experience.
Main Results:
- Identification of key factors influencing the adoption and success of connected health technology.
- Delineation of specific steps required for comprehensive technology evaluation.
- A proposed common framework to guide future assessments.
Conclusions:
- A standardized framework is crucial for robust connected health technology evaluations.
- Addressing the unique challenges of networked home-based health technology is essential.
- Recommendations are provided to advance the field of connected health technology assessment.
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