Applying Team Science to Collaborative Digital Health Research: Learnings from the Wearable Clinic

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Jan 25:310:374-378. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230990.

Abstract

Collaboration across disciplinary boundaries is vital to address the complex challenges and opportunities in Digital Health. We present findings and experiences of applying the principles of Team Science to a digital health research project called 'The Wearable Clinic'. Challenges faced were a lack of shared understanding of key terminology and concepts, and differences in publication cultures between disciplines. We also encountered more profound discrepancies, relating to definitions of "success" in a research project. We recommend that collaborative digital health research projects select a formal Team Science methodology from the outset.

Keywords: Team science; collaboration; digital health; interdisciplinary; multidisciplinary.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Digital Health*
  • Interdisciplinary Research
  • Learning
  • Wearable Electronic Devices*