Healthc Inform Res.  2016 Oct;22(4):255-260. 10.4258/hir.2016.22.4.255.

Steps in Moving Evidence-Based Health Informatics from Theory to Practice

• Rigby M
• Magrabi F
• Scott P
• Doupi P
• Hypponen H
• Ammenwerth E

• KMID: 2357378
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2016.22.4.255

Abstract

OBJECTIVES
To demonstrate and promote the importance of applying a scientific process to health IT design and implementation, and of basing this on research principles and techniques.
METHODS
A review by international experts linked to the IMIA Working Group on Technology Assessment and Quality Development.
RESULTS
Four approaches are presented, linking to the creation of national professional expectations, adherence to research-based standards, quality assurance approaches to ensure safety, and scientific measurement of impact.
CONCLUSIONS
Solely marketing- and aspiration-based approaches to health informatics applications are no longer ethical or acceptable when scientifically grounded evidence-based approaches are available and in use.

Keyword

Medical Informatics; Policy; Patient Safety; Standards; Health Impact Assessment; Evidence-Based Practice

MeSH Terms

Evidence-Based Practice
Health Impact Assessment
Informatics*
Medical Informatics
Patient Safety
Technology Assessment, Biomedical