Evaluation of IDRC-supported eHealth Projects
Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 2011
Available online PDF [160P.] at: http://bit.ly/ffs4b4
“…..To inform future IDRC programming in eHealth research in a way that leverages past experiences, current trends, as well as IDRC’s niche in the growing field of eHealth. As a utilization-focused evaluation, the study is being used by IDRC as it charts the strategic direction for its work in eHealth programming that will adhere to the effective principles of governance, equity and health systems strengthening.
The main activities of the evaluation were conducted for a period of 6 months from August 2010 to January 2011, in close collaboration with IDRC staff and grantees. The evaluation covered 25 eHealth projects from 28 countries in Africa, Asia,
It employed a mixed-methodology that involved a documentary review, literature review, lessons learned workshops (one in each of the three regions), quantitative and qualitative surveys, and key informant interviews as primary data sources.
Outcome areas discussed in the report include those related to health research, capacity building, policy influence, strategic partnerships and networks, technology development and usability, and research communications. …”
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methodology
Overview of IDRC’s eHealth Portfolio
Summary of Projects and Achievements
Latin America and the
Global Programs
. Key Trends in eHealth
General eHealth Trends
Horizontal Trends
Summary of eHealth Literature Review within the Context of Evaluation
Evaluation Findings
Health Research and Related Outcomes
Policy-related Outcomes
Strategic Partnerships & Networks
Technology
Results of the Usability Survey
Usability Survey Recommendations
Recommendations for Improving Technology Support
Recommendations to Future Users of software platforms or applications
Novel Uses for software platform or application
Publications and Conference Presentations
. Challenges
Lessons Learned
Recommendations
Conclusion
References
Chaitali Sinha - Program Officer | Administratrice de programmes
GEH - Governance, Equity and Health | GES - Gouvernance, équité et santé
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) | www.idrc.ca
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