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Impact evaluation of an emerging Europeanhealth project – the MIDAS model

Connolly, Justin, Staines, Anthony ORCID: 0000-0001-9161-1357, Connolly, Regina ORCID: 0000-0003-3196-2889, Davis, Paul and Boilson, Andrew (2020) Impact evaluation of an emerging Europeanhealth project – the MIDAS model. Business Systems Research, 11 (1). pp. 142-150. ISSN 1847-9375

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Abstract

Background: This paper describes the impact evaluation of a large big data platform initiative that is being undertaken in order to increase the probability of its success. The initiative, MIDAS (Meaningful Integration of Data Analytics and Services), is a European health-based Horizon 2020 project comprising a consortium of members from various universities, research institutions, and government agencies. Objectives: The purpose of the paper is to present a pioneering platform that will support healthcare policymakers in their decision-making by enabling greater and more efficient use of their data. The goal is to present and evaluate the results of the MIDAS project across four countries. Methods/Approach: The literature is replete with examples of worthwhile technology projects that have failed due to user resistance. In order to avoid such failure, and ensure the success of the final MIDAS platform, a detailed impact evaluation is being undertaken at timed periods of development. Results: This paper describes the impact evaluation process, outlining the use of Qmethodology and the development of a 36-item concourse using the HTMLQ system for that purpose. Conclusions: This research contributes to the overall understanding of how impact evaluation can be undertaken at timed periods during the development of an innovative technology for organisational purposes.

Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:MIDAS; health-based project; decision support systems; data mining
Subjects:UNSPECIFIED
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > DCU Business School
DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Publisher:Sciendo
Official URL:https://doi.org/10.2478/bsrj-2020-0010
Copyright Information:© 2020 The Author. Open Access (CC-BY 4.0)
Funders:European Commission on the H2020 project MIDAS (G.A. no. 727721)
ID Code:27553
Deposited On:15 Aug 2022 11:27 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 15 Aug 2022 11:27

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