Benefits Realised by the EHRC Ambulatory Monitoring Project
Authors: Boyle, J., Karunanithi, M., Chan, W. and Colavitti, C.
Date: August 2006
Abstract:
It is becoming increasingly important to ensure ICT projects produce the projected benefits claimed in project cost-benefit analyses. Until recently, greater use of ICT has often been seen as useful in itself as part of the process of modernisation. This is unlikely to be the case in future and appropriate use of ICT will have to be argued for and supported with evidence that spending on ICT will deliver real benefits. This is an additional requirement beyond traditional project management, where success is typically achieved by delivering a capability on time and to budget. This paper identifies benefits arising from a recent trial of accelerometer-based monitoring devices, which may assist others undertaking evaluations of ICT projects in the health sector. As a result of this review, we conclude that ambulatory monitoring can play a significant role in the achievement of health system objectives and there is value in pursing further development and assessment of these technologies.
Publisher: © 2006 HISA
14th Annual Health Informatics Conference (HIC 2006),
Sydney, Australia, 20 - 22 August 2006
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