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Rice, R. E. (2006). E-health research. In M. Murero & R. E. Rice
(Eds.), The
Internet and health care: Theory,
research and practice
(pp. 3-26). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
The popularization of the Internet (so far,
primarily in
developed countries) and its opportunities and challenges have already
significantly
influenced society. In the health care
field, access to online resources and environments is having a major
and
controversial impact on its stakeholders, users, providers and
institutions. The book presents an in-depth introduction to
the field of Internet and Health Care, from both international and
interdisciplinary perspectives, combining expertise from social
sciences,
medicine, policy and systems analysis. It is the expression of a new
generation
of e-researchers and practitioners committed to excellence in
investigating a
new and still little known phenomenon. We decided to focus on the
relation
between the Internet and health care to investigate a very specific but
extraordinary innovation, rather than disperse our efforts in the
broader field
of telemedicine, although other ICTs are considered here in some
contexts. The book simultaneously tries to build
theoretical perspectives in light of empirical evidence and
applications, and to
foster integration among researchers, health care providers and health
information
seekers. The book also highlights some of the challenges that the
Internet
presents to the health care field, policy-makers, providers and users,
in
different contexts.
Motivations for the
Book; Audience; Related Sources; Chapter
Topics; Topics Across the Chapters; Conclusion.
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