Evaluation Methods in Biomedical and Health Informatics

Evaluation Methods in Biomedical and Health Informatics, 3rd Edition, by Charles P. Friedman, Jeremy C. Wyatt, and Joan S. Ash, delivers a comprehensive textbook approach to assessing health information technologies. Formulated for Masters and PhD students, informatics researchers, health informatics professionals, and on-site medical administrators, this work guides structured assessment across clinical and non-clinical information systems.

The text organizes evaluation theory alongside quantitative study structures and applied study design scenarios. Methodological principles apply across diverse digital healthcare environments, including eHealth interventions, telemedicine services, and electronic health records. These sections establish practical frameworks for evaluating technical performance and operational workflow across clinical and non-clinical settings.

To support practical learning, the textbook includes real-world case studies, analytical critiques of actual evaluation studies, and self-tests with answers. This material helps biomedical information systems staff and academic researchers build rigorous evaluation protocols for health informatics applications.