JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

Data integration, the processes by which data is aggregated, combined and made available for use, has been key to the development and growth of many technological solutions. In healthcare, we are experiencing a revolution in the use of sensors to collect data on patient behaviors and experience, yet the potential of this data to transform health outcomes is being held back. Deficits in standards, lexicons, data rights, permissioning and security have been well documented, less so the cultural adoption of sensor data integration as a priority for large-scale deployment and impact on patient lives. The use and reuse of trustworthy data to make better and faster decisions across drug development and care delivery will require an understanding of all stakeholder needs and best practices to enable these needs to be met. The Digital Medicine Society is launching a new multi-stakeholder Tour of Duty to address these challenges and more, providing clear direction on how sensor data can fulfill its potential to enhance patient lives.