Aggregated and non-identifiable data can often be provided without needing the consent of a HealthPathways site.

Access to another HealthPathways site for research purposes can be provided and the consent of the Programme Manager of the other HealthPathways site is needed.

Data from Google Analytics, of website usage statistics, and data from Dot, the administration tool used in the pathway development process, can be accessed through each local HealthPathways team.

The Research and Evaluation Hub can facilitate access to data relating to these other sites in the HealthPathways Community.

When working with one HealthPathways site we suggest contacting the programme manager of that local HealthPathways team in the first instance.

When needing access or data from other sites we suggest contacting the Research and Evaluation Hub Manager to facilitate obtaining consent. We ask a brief written (email) request to be submitted that outlines:

• Scope and aim – of the research including the methodology
• What access or data needed and how it will be used, including:
  • Time range
  • Frequency of the data e.g., daily or monthly
  • Variables e.g. page name
• Names of the following where applicable:
  • principal investigator and co-investigators
  • research institute
  • funding bodies
• Ethics approval (if required)
• Additionally, once the research project has finished a copy of the report/publication or any outcomes.