The Comparison Analysis of Opinions towards the Concept of Consumer Health Informatics among Korean and American Health Informatics Academic Society Members.
- Author:
Jeongeun KIM
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing Seoul National University, Korea. kim0424@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Consumer Health Informatics;
Internet;
Medical Informatics
- MeSH:
Consensus;
Informatics*;
Internet;
Korea;
Medical Informatics;
United States
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
2005;11(1):17-25
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: Consumer Health Informatics is an increasingly important research area within health informatics, however, it is as yet not a well recognized discipline. The purpose of this study was obtaining consensus on a definition and description of Consumer Health Informatics among members of health informatics related society in Korea and the United States. DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT: The Consumer Health Informatics? Working Group's "Survey of Definitions of Consumer Health Informatics" was administered via the World Wide Web in English and Korean. RESULTS: Differences found between two groups were opinions on the definition of Consumer Health Informatics and in recognition of importance for related disciplines. CONCLUSION: Visions and recommendations for the future of Consumer Health Informatics are provided.
