Digital health technologies (DHTs) represent various products used in the healthcare system, including software, applications (apps) and online platforms benefiting individuals and the wider health and social care system. It is a field characterised by complexity and dynamism.
The English digital health ecosystem centres around patients as the ultimate beneficiaries but comprises a vibrant network of stakeholders from all the private, public and third sectors (e.g., non-profits), engaging with each other at various steps along the technology lifecycle.
This study aimed to review monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and frameworks implemented in other countries. Information obtained from this review will be used to support the development of an M&E mechanism and framework for the Thai global health strategic framework. Researchers employed descriptive literature search and review to obtain the required data. The review results were grouped into two categories: 1) M&E mechanisms implemented in seven countries, namely Australia, Canada, Japan, Norway, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA; and 2) case studies of M&E frameworks used to evaluate three global health issues, i.e. communicable disease surveillance, prevention and control of HIV/TB, and health systems strengthening, which were developed and promoted by the World Health Organization, Global Fund, and their partner organizations.