| The Internet and Health Care: Theory, Research, and Practice Contributor(s): Murero, Monica (Editor), Rice, Ronald E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805858156 ISBN-13: 9780805858150 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: Volume provides a current examination of key issues & research projects regarding the Internet and its applications in health care. For scholars/students in health communication, health psychology, & various areas of health care & health care policy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Health Care Issues - Medical | Health Care Delivery - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies |
| Dewey: 362.110 |
| LCCN: 2007270472 |
| Series: Lea's Communication (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.08" W x 8.98" (1.31 lbs) 440 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Internet and Health Care Theory, Research, and Practice presents an in-depth introduction to the field of health care and the Internet, from international and interdisciplinary perspectives. It combines expertise in the areas of the social sciences, medicine, policy, and systems analysis. With an international collection of contributors, it provides a current examination of key issues and research projects in the area. Methods and data used in the chapters include personal interviews, focus groups, observations, regional and national surveys, online transcript analysis, and much more. Sections in the book cover:*e-Health trends and theory; *searching, discussing, and evaluating online health information at the individual level of analysis; *discussing health information at the group or community level; and *implementing health information systems at the regional and social level.
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