Informed and Healthy

Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Oncology, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences
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Author: Maria G. N. Musoke ISBN: 9780128043660
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: June 15, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author: Maria G. N. Musoke
ISBN: 9780128043660
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: June 15, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care focuses on two major issues: the value attributed to information by users and its effect on health care; and, a new model of information behavior in which the value of information drives various information activities (unlike many information models which tend to give prominence to information needs). The inductive development of the model is explained, with associated implications for theory and transferability or applicability elsewhere.

The book uses a case study of the health information system in Uganda and expands the analysis by comparing it to other systems utilized by different countries in diverse levels of development. Topics such as access and use of information; value attribution and effect on health outcomes; and modelling information behavior and its implications on health informatics are discussed in detail. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments.

  • Provides a new model of information behaviour that emerges inductively from qualitative data
  • Focuses on value of information rather than information needs
  • Explains in detail the methodological approach used to value attribution
  • Serves as a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments
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Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care focuses on two major issues: the value attributed to information by users and its effect on health care; and, a new model of information behavior in which the value of information drives various information activities (unlike many information models which tend to give prominence to information needs). The inductive development of the model is explained, with associated implications for theory and transferability or applicability elsewhere.

The book uses a case study of the health information system in Uganda and expands the analysis by comparing it to other systems utilized by different countries in diverse levels of development. Topics such as access and use of information; value attribution and effect on health outcomes; and modelling information behavior and its implications on health informatics are discussed in detail. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments.

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