Background: eHealth has an enormous potential to improve healthcare cost, effectiveness, and quality of care. However, there seems to be a gap between the foreseen benefits of research and clinical reality. Objective: Our objective was to systematically review the factors influencing the outcome of eHealth interventions in terms of success and failure. Methods: We searched the PubMed database for original peer-reviewed studies on implemented eHealth tools that reported on the factors for the success or failure, or both, of the intervention. We conducted the systematic review by following the patient, intervention, comparison, and outcome framework, with 2 of the authors independently reviewing the abstract and full text of the articles. We collected data using standardized forms that reflected the categorization model used in the qualitative analysis of the outcomes reported in the included articles. Results: Among the 903 identified articles, a total of 221 studies complied with the inclusion criteria. The studies were heterogeneous by country, type of eHealth intervention, method of implementation, and reporting perspectives. The article frequency analysis did not show a significant discrepancy between the number of reports on failure (392/844, 46.5%) and on success (452/844, 53.6%). The qualitative analysis identified 27 categories that represented the factors for success or failure of eHealth interventions. A quantitative analysis of the results revealed the category quality of healthcare (n=55) as the most mentioned as contributing to the success of eHealth interventions, and the category costs (n=42) as the most mentioned as contributing to failure. For the category with the highest unique article frequency, workflow (n=51), we conducted a full-text review. The analysis of the 23 articles that met the inclusion criteria identified 6 barriers related to workflow: workload (n=12), role definition (n=7), undermining of face-to-face communication (n=6), workflow disruption (n=6), alignment with clinical processes (n=2), and staff turnover (n=1). Conclusions: The reviewed literature suggested that, to increase the likelihood of success of eHealth interventions, future research must ensure a positive impact in the quality of care, with particular attention given to improved diagnosis, clinical management, and patient-centered care. There is a critical need to perform in-depth studies of the workflow(s) that the intervention will support and to perceive the clinical processes involved. [J Med Internet Res 2018;20(5):e10235]

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Factors Determining the Success and Failure of eHealth Interventions: Systematic Review of the Literature.

Posting, commenting, and tagging

Applied nonparametric statistical methods (2nd edition ), by P. Sprent. Pp 342. £19-50. 1993. ISBN 0-412-44980-3 (Chapman and Hall)

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International federation of library associations and institutions

Research on recommender systems has traditionally focused on the development of algorithms to improve accuracy of recommendations. So far, little research has been done to enable user interaction with such systems as a basis to support exploration and control by end users. In this paper, we present our research on the use of information visualization techniques to interact with recommender systems. We investigated how information visualization can improve user understanding of the typically black-box rationale behind recommendations in order to increase their perceived relevance and meaning and to support exploration and user involvement in the recommendation process. Our study has been performed using TalkExplorer, an interactive visualization tool developed for attendees of academic conferences. The results of user studies performed at two conferences allowed us to obtain interesting insights to enhance user interfaces that integrate recommendation technology. More specifically, effectiveness and probability of item selection both increase when users are able to explore and interrelate multiple entities -- i.e. items bookmarked by users, recommendations and tags.

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Visualizing recommendations to support exploration, transparency and controllability

Social tagging increasingly attracts the attention of information scientists Much research has focused on large-scale assessment of tag sets in systems The reasons for tagging remain uncertain To date, the library and information science (LIS) field has not explicitly explored the differences between author-supplied metadata (endo-tagging) and user-supplied metadata (exo-tagging) This article reviews a number of studies on social tagging and recommends further user-centered research into motivation; proposed research could be carried out in conjunction with studies focusing on the different reasons for endo- and exo-tagging

Social Tagging in the Web 2.0 Environment: Author vs. User Tagging

Libraries are looking for a better way to encode and share their data. Christensen's disruptive technologies theory provides a framework for evaluating linked data and thinking about future uses of library technology. Because of its lack of use and technical weaknesses, linked data is not yet poised to emerge as a disruptive innovation. It has the potential, however, to become disruptive and should be explored first in spin-offs that supplement library data or provide access to other electronic content. Library systems under development should focus on remaining nimble and open to unforeseen future technologies and uses.

The Disruptive Qualities of Linked Data in the Library Environment: Analysis and Recommendations

Cataloging librarianship has a tradition of innovation. Currently, professional and instructional innovations must be considered in a new Cataloging curriculum. Using as a framework Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation, this reflective study explores one solution being considered at the University of Missouri while revising the Cataloging curriculum. A balance between theory and practice is suggested through the establishment of a set of core theoretical topics to be covered in the first part of the Cataloging class; Web-based modular elements to be covered in the second part will focus on cataloging practice in specific kinds of libraries.

A New Cataloging Curriculum in a Time of Innovation: Exploring a Modular Approach to Online Delivery

In spring 2014, authors from the University of Missouri conducted a nation-wide survey on metadata practices among United States-based OpenDOAR repositories. Examining the repository systems and current practices of metadata in these repositories, researchers collected and analyzed the responses of 23 repositories. Results from this survey include information about the creators of metadata, best practices and resources, and controlled vocabularies. Findings will inform libraries about the current state of repository and metadata choices in open repositories in the United States, especially as they pertain to overarching questions of interoperability.

OpenDOAR Repositories and Metadata Practices

Acknowledgements Foreword by Michael Lesk List of Figures and Tables Preface PART I: SITUATING DIGITAL PRESERVATION 1.What is Digital Preservation? 1.Digital Preservation Is Not... 1.Digital Preservation Is Not Only About Backups and Recovery 2.Digital Preservation Is Not Only About Access 3.Digital Preservation Is Not an Afterthought 2.Elements of Digital Preservation 3.Why Digital Preservation? 4.Digital Preservation: A Management Issue 5.Why Libraries, Archives, Museums? 6.Conclusion 2.Getting Started with the Digital Preservation Triad 1.Steps in the Digital Preservation Process 2.The Digital Preservation Triad 3.Management 1.Policies and Planning for Digital Preservation 2.Technology Decisions 3.The Question of Rights 4.Resource Issues 5.Outreach and Sustainability 4.Technology 1.Trustworthy Digital Preservation Systems 2.Metadata 3.File Formats 5.Content 6.Copyright Issues 7.Kinds of Content 8.Conclusion 3.PART II: MANAGEMENT ASPECTS 1.The OAIS Reference Model 2.History 3.OAIS Reference Model Components 1.Vocabulary 2.Information Model 3.OAIS Functional Model 4.OAIS Required Responsibilities 4.Conclusion 4.Human Resources and Education 1.Human Resources 1.Categories of Human Resources 2.Education for Digital Preservation 1.Digital Preservation and Digital Curation: What's in a Name? 2.University-Level Education for Digital Preservation 3.Continuing Education for Digital Preservation 4.Research in Digital Preservation 3.Conclusion 5.Sustainable Digital Preservation 1.Digital Preservation as Risk Management 1.Involvement in the Creation Process 2.Open and/or Well-Documented Standards and Systems 3.Documentation of Decisions 4.Accepted Standards for Metadata Schemas 5.Needs of the User 6.Exit Strategy 7.Succession Planning 8.Other Considerations for Risk Management 2.Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access 1.Five Conditions Necessary for Digital Preservation Sustainability 3.Factors Affecting Digital Preservation Sustainability 1.Organizational Factors 2.Financial Factors 3.Social and Societal Factors 4.Technological Factors 4.Homegrown, Open Source, and Proprietary Software Development Models 5.Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) 6.Conclusion 6.PART III: TECHNOLOGY ASPECTS 1.The Digital Preservation Repository and Trust 2.Trust 3.Trusted Repository Criteria and Checklists 1.European Framework for Audit and Certification of Digital Repositories 2.TRAC, TRD, and ISO 16363 4.DRAMBORA 5.Conclusion 7.Metadata and Metadata for Digital Preservation 1.Metadata in Digital Librarianship 1.Descriptive Metadata 2.Administrative Metadata 3.Technical Metadata 4.Structural Metadata 5.Mark-up Languages 6.Structure of Metadata Files 7.Metadata Schemas 8.Application Profiles 9.Converting Records and Data to a New Format 10.Metadata Generation and Creation 11.Documentation 2.Metadata Necessary for Digital Preservation 1.Preservation Description Information (PDI) 2.Digital Preservation Metadata 3.Metadata Specific to Digital Preservation 1.PREMIS Model 2.Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard (METS) 3.METS Profiles 4.Conclusion 8.File Formats and Software for Digital Preservation 1.File Formats 1.File Formats for Digital Preservation 2.Evaluating File Formats for Digital Preservation 2.Determining File Formats 1.File Extensions 2.MIME Internet Media Types 3.File Format Registries 4.Why Are Registries So Difficult? 3.Software to Help Identify File Formats 1.Generic Tools 2.File Type Specific Tools 4.Conclusion 9.PART IV: CONTENT-RELATED ASPECTS 1.Collection Development 2.Criteria 1.Existing Collections 2.New Collections 3.Conclusion 10.Preserving Research Data 1.Research Data 1.Research Data Life Cycle 2.Big Data 3.Small Data as Big Data's Counterpart 2.Metadata Schema for Science Data 1.Directory Interchange Format (DIF) 2.The Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM) 3.Darwin Core Schema 4.Harvestable Scientific Metadata 3.Open Data Initiatives 1.The U.S. National Science Foundation 2.The U.S. National Institute of Health 3.Other U.S. Initiatives 4.English-Speaking Countries: Approaches to Open Data 4.Human Subjects and Data Preservation 1.Challenges with Preserving Human Subjects Data 5.Conclusion 11.Preserving Humanities Content 1.Computerizing the Humanities 1.Big Data in the Digital Humanities 2.Funding for the Digital Humanities 3.Humanities Sources 1.Metadata Schema for Published Texts 2.Metadata Schema for Digital Texts 3.Metadata Schema for Encoding Visual Resources: Museum Artifacts 4.Metadata Schema for Encoding Video and Sound 4.Conclusion 12.Conclusion Appendix: Select Resources in Support of Digital Preservation Selected Digital Preservation Organizations (Alphabetical) Selected Digital Preservation Consortium/Group Initiatives Data Preservation (Alphabetical) Other Initiatives (Alphabetical) Reports General Reports on Digital Preservation (Most Recent Listed First) Archives Museums Metadata File Formats Moving Images Music Webliographies and Webinars Webliographies (Alphabetical) Webinars Books, Guides, and Textbooks Online Digital Preservation Glossaries Directories for Digital Preservation Education Centers Supporting Research and Teaching in Digital Preservation (Alphabetical) Conferences and In-Person Events Core Conferences on Digital Preservation Related Conferences on Digital Preservation Glossary Bibliography Index

Heather Lea Moulaison

Papers

Social Tagging in the Web 2.0 Environment: Author vs. User Tagging

The Disruptive Qualities of Linked Data in the Library Environment: Analysis and Recommendations

A New Cataloging Curriculum in a Time of Innovation: Exploring a Modular Approach to Online Delivery

OpenDOAR Repositories and Metadata Practices

Digital Preservation for Libraries, Archives, and Museums