Below is a brief overview about conducting digital health research, to help you get started. It provides an introduction about digital health research methods, user-centred design, and resources for vendor selection, intellectual property management, and privacy and security.
Learn more: WHRI Digital Health Research Resource Quick Guide
We can support your digital health project at any stage of development – from initial concept development to supporting implementation. Click the link below to learn more about WHRI’s digital health services and how to get in contact with our Digital Health Research Manager.
Learn more: Digital Health Support at the WHRI
Below is a concise overview of the Digital Health Survey from 2023 and 2021.
Learn more: Summary of the Digital Health Survey
In collaboration with the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the WHRI is hosting a joint digital health research and implementation learning series, to support members leveraging innovation to improve health and health care. Check out upcoming sessions and archived videos from past events.
Learn more: Digital Health Learning Corner
The 2024 CW DHR Accelerator Grant (a total of $450,000) is intended to support digital health innovations that will benefit women, children and families. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate digital health solutions towards clinical or community implementation by supporting researchers to develop prototype solutions, test feasibility in the operational context, assemble the required partnerships and teams, develop clinical and/or operational evidence, and create a plan for sustainment and scale-up.
Learn more: Important dates and Proposals