Design and validity of a questionnaire to assess national eHealth architecture (NEHA): a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

eHealth is critically important to build strong health systems, and accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals, particularly universal health coverage. To support and strengthen the health system, the eHealth architecture needs to be formulated and established prior to the implementation and development of any national eHealth applications and services. The aim of this study is to design and validate a standard questionnaire to assess the current status of national eHealth architecture (NEHA) components.

Methods and analysis

This study will use a mixed-methods design consisting of four phases: (1) item generation through review of evidences and experts' opinions, (2) face and content validity of the questionnaire, (3) determination of a range of

SUBMITTER: Mousavi SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6318539 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature