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- Most health information exchange (HIE) projects are still developing, so early evaluation is suggested to apply findings to improve HIE efforts.
- Qualitative methods are beneficial for this formative evaluation as they consider the specific context and promote continuous growth of HIE initiatives.
- The paper identifies key research questions related to HIE and proposes suitable qualitative research techniques to explore them.
Article Abstract
Because most health information exchange (HIE) initiatives are as yet immature, formative evaluation is recommended so that what is learned through evaluation can be immediately applied to assist in HIE development efforts. Qualitative methods can be especially useful for formative evaluation because they can guide ongoing HIE growth while taking context into consideration. This paper describes important HIE-related research questions and outlines appropriate qualitative research techniques for addressing them.
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