Objective.—To examine the current status of interactive health communication (IHC) and
propose evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of such applications …

Background: Internet support groups (ISGs) enable individuals with specific health problems
to readily communicate online. Peer support has been postulated to improve mental health …

An online health-care community (OHC) is a novel channel through which doctors share
medical or health-care knowledge with patients. While the sustainable development of an …

In chronic illness, day-to-day care responsibilities fall most heavily on patients and their
families. Effective collaborative relationships with health care providers can help patients …

Despite recommendations that patients be involved in the design and testing of health
technologies, few reports describe how to involve patients in systematic and meaningful …

There is substantial epidemiological evidence that widespread adoption of specific behavior
changes can significantly improve population health. Yet, health communication efforts …

E-Health, Telehealth, and Telemedicine is a hands-on resource that shows how
communication technologies can be designed, implemented, and managed to help health …

Background: Consumer health information systems potentially improve a patient's quality of
life and activate patient self-care. Objectives: Test a computerized system (CHESS …

Information and communication technologies may help reduce health disparities through
their potential for promoting health, preventing disease, and supporting clinical care for all …

If nurses, physicians, and health care planners knew more about patients' health-related
preferences, care would most likely be cheaper, more effective, and closer to the individuals' …