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Bridget Kane is an Associate Professor in Information Systems Research at Karlstad University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Trinity College Dublin (2008), along with advanced degrees in Health Informatics and Management. Her research focuses on applying Health Information Technology to improve healthcare quality and efficiency, particularly in clinical laboratory services and multidisciplinary team collaboration. She is a core member of the DOME research consortium and leads projects like NORDeHealth and PAPAYA, addressing European health data interoperability and patient portal usability.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science, Trinity College Dublin (2008)
- MSc Health Informatics (2003)
- MSc Management (Organizational Behaviour) (1987)
Research Interests: Dr. Kane’s work spans Health IT implementation, clinical workflow optimization, and patient-centered digital solutions. She has pioneered studies on electronic health record (EHR) accessibility, telehealth systems, and sociotechnical factors influencing healthcare collaboration. Her recent projects analyze cross-national differences in patient portal usability and security perceptions among older adults and adolescents.
Publications Focus: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles highlight trends in EHR access challenges, healthcare team communication failures, and ISO standard adoption in clinical pathology. Notable themes include: privacy concerns in mental healthcare records, telehealth adaptation during pandemics, and sociotechnical barriers to health data sharing.
Awards & Roles:
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- Associate Editor, Journal of Behaviour and Information Technology
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Medical Informatics
Collaborations: Active partnerships include Central Hospital Karlstad, Trinity College Dublin’s medical/school of education, and St. James’s Hospital Dublin. She leads ISO 15189 implementation projects and contributes to ACM CSCW and IEEE CBMS conferences.
