Is there and do we need evidence on eHealth interventions?

The proliferation of information and communication technology (ICT) is transforming the healthcare, as an information-intensive sector, in a way that has never been witnessed before. The use of ICT in health or eHealth has the potential to improve the quality of health services, improve access to services and reduce cost. Huge investments in eHealth initiatives have been made by many countries based on this potential. A body of evidence is being developed to show the value of eHealth. Research and evaluation in eHealth should be comprehensive and not only limited to technology. There is a need for more research in this area using a multidisciplinary approach and teams.