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¹University of the Philippines Manila, National Telehealth Center, 3rd Flr., IT Complex, Philippine General Hospital Compound, Manila, The Philippines.

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eHealth research and education in the Philippines have advanced significantly, driven by technology. Key areas for future development include policy, capability building, and multi-sectoral collaboration for continued progress.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Digital Health Initiatives
Information and Communication Technology in Healthcare

Background:

The Philippines has seen dramatic progress in eHealth research, education, and service over the past four decades.
Improved access to information and communication technology (ICT) has been a major driver of this advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of eHealth research and education initiatives in the Philippines.
To identify agencies and organizations leading eHealth projects in the country.

Main Methods:

Internet-based literature review.
Key informant interviews.
Analysis of proceedings from two eHealth conferences held in 2011.

Main Results:

Significant advancements in eHealth research, education, and service capacities.
Higher educational institutions and specialized eHealth organizations lead National Unified Health Research Agenda initiatives.
Educational reforms include Master of Science in Health Informatics, Nursing Informatics in undergraduate curricula, and short eHealth courses.
Service-oriented organizations and innovations have emerged to integrate ICT into healthcare delivery.

Conclusions:

Experts have successfully promoted eHealth awareness and elevated practice standards in research, education, and service.
Priority areas for improvement include policy and standards creation, capability building, and fostering multi-sectoral collaborations.