Peer-Reviewed Publication
Int J Med Inform2026;222106725.September 21, 2026Journal Article

FAIR data sharing, but what about the RREST? Towards the FAIRRREST Principles in health data sharing.

Susan E Smith1, Teyl Engstrom2, Clair Sullivan3
1Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, 627 Rode Road, Chermside, Queensland 4032, Australia. Electronic address: Susan.Smith@health.qld.gov.au.
2Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC), University of Queensland, UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia. Electronic address: t.engstrom@uq.edu.au.
3Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC), University of Queensland, UQ Health Sciences Building, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia; Metro North Health, Herston Rd, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia.

Abstract

Data-driven improvement is essential for advancing healthcare delivery, artificial intelligence applications and achieving a learning health system; yet progress is constrained by persistent challenges in health data sharing and reuse. The vocabulary, governance models and operational processes that shape health data sharing and reuse remain fragmented and insufficiently standardised. The FAIR Pri…

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