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Chapter 48
Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.
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Quality of Health Web Sites: Dimensions for a Broad Evaluation Methodology
Álvaro Rocha (Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal) and Patrícia Leite Brandão (Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e Ave, Portugal)
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-3990-4.ch048
Abstract
The use of a methodology for the evaluation, comparison, and quality improvement of Health Web Sites is justified by its widespread adoption and visibility to Internet users. Due to the sensitiveness of their content and impact on users, health related sites should be evaluated. This chapter proposes three different dimensions for the development of quality evaluation methodologies of Health Web Sites: contents, services, and technical. The authors consider that these dimensions should be addressed transversally, providing an integrated and better overall evaluation.
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Chapter 51
Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?
Is “a state of complete physician, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infimity” (World Health Organization).
Published in Chapter: Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Chapter 48
Quality of Health Web Sites: Dimensions for a Broad Evaluation Methodology
A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.
Published in Chapter: Quality of Health Web Sites: Dimensions for a Broad Evaluation Methodology; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Chapter 51
Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?
Is “a state of complete physician, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infimity” (World Health Organization).
Published in Chapter: Why and How Did Health Economics Appear? Who Were the Main Authors? What is the Role of ITCs in its Development?; From: Handbook of Research on ICTs and Management Systems for Improving Efficiency in Healthcare and Social Care
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Chapter 37
The Role of Targeted E-Mail Messaging at the Worksite
A dynamic state of complete physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity (World Health Organization, 1998).
Published in Chapter: The Role of Targeted E-Mail Messaging at the Worksite; From: Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training
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Chapter 17
Management of Tacit Knowledge and the Issue of Empowerment of Patients and Stakeholders in the Health Care Sector
Health, according to the World Health Organization, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The modern definition of health is an ability, or, to use, Amartya Sen perspective, a capability.
Published in Chapter: Management of Tacit Knowledge and the Issue of Empowerment of Patients and Stakeholders in the Health Care Sector; From: Handbook of Research on Tacit Knowledge Management for Organizational Success
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Chapter 2
Artificial Intelligence in Health and Applications
It is a feeling of well-being physically and spiritually.
Published in Chapter: Artificial Intelligence in Health and Applications; From: Integrating Digital Health Strategies for Effective Administration
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Chapter 18
Effects of Bullying on Child Health
A state of complete physical, social, and mental well-being, not the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: Effects of Bullying on Child Health; From: Handbook of Research on Bullying in Media and Beyond
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Chapter 18
Relationship Between Population Health and Economic Development on the Example of European Countries
The unity of physical and mental well-being of people conditioned by genetics and socio-economic performance of the society in which the individual lives.
Published in Chapter: Relationship Between Population Health and Economic Development on the Example of European Countries; From: Handbook of Research on Key Dimensions of Occupational Safety and Health Protection Management
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Chapter 6
Accessibility for Everyone in Health Communication Mobile Application Usage
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Chapter 16
The Philippine Health Care Delivery System and Health Expenditure
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “health is more than just the absence of illness or disability, but also is physical, spiritual and social well-being.”
Published in Chapter: The Philippine Health Care Delivery System and Health Expenditure; From: Handbook of Research on Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategies: Decision Making in the Financial Industry
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Chapter 3
Creating a Sustainable Community: An Interprofessional Approach Using Arts-Based Interventions
Broadly conceived, health includes physical, mental, social, and emotional components; focuses on prevention, growth, and sustainability efforts; and can be viewed at the individual, group, community, or population level
Published in Chapter: Creating a Sustainable Community: An Interprofessional Approach Using Arts-Based Interventions; From: The Emotional Self at Work in Higher Education
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Chapter 7
The Importance of Happiness and Well-Being Experience in Health: The Case of Vidago Palace Thermal Spa
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Chapter 3
Biophilic Design: Benefits of Biophilic Design Towards Sustainability
Physical, mental, and cognitive well-being, mental and physical satisfaction.
Published in Chapter: Biophilic Design: Benefits of Biophilic Design Towards Sustainability; From: Emerging Approaches in Design and New Connections With Nature
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Chapter 19
Role of Libraries in Promoting Health Information Literacy in India
Health is the state of complete physical and mental well-being of a person in everyday life.
Published in Chapter: Role of Libraries in Promoting Health Information Literacy in India; From: Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science
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Chapter 7
Health and Well-Being Among the Jats of Western Uttar Pradesh: An Anthropological Life Cycle Approach
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: Health and Well-Being Among the Jats of Western Uttar Pradesh: An Anthropological Life Cycle Approach; From: Psycho-Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Well-Being
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Chapter 5
COVID-19 Data and Environmental Perspectives: A Case From Georgia
Human physical, spiritual, and social well-being.
Published in Chapter: COVID-19 Data and Environmental Perspectives: A Case From Georgia; From: Impact of Infodemic on Organizational Performance
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Chapter 18
Strategy of Sustainable Health in Migration: One Health
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Chapter 7
Financial Distress and Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. http://www.who.int/about/definition/en/print.html .
Published in Chapter: Financial Distress and Health; From: Handbook of Research on Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategies: Decision Making in the Financial Industry
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Chapter 9
An Overview on the Use of Serious Games in the Military Industry and Health
This kind of games are designed to offer a tool of teaching and learning more effective for students and professionals in the field of biological sciences, medical and surgical
Published in Chapter: An Overview on the Use of Serious Games in the Military Industry and Health; From: Handbook of Research on Serious Games as Educational, Business and Research Tools
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Chapter 10
Play Interventions for Hospitalized Children With Disability
A state of complete physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.
Published in Chapter: Play Interventions for Hospitalized Children With Disability; From: Handbook of Research on Play Specialism Strategies to Prevent Pediatric Hospitalization Trauma
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Chapter 24
An Overview about the Use of Healthcare Applications on Mobile Devices
A person’s condition and a search of total physical, mental and social well-being and not only the absence of disease or illness.
Published in Chapter: An Overview about the Use of Healthcare Applications on Mobile Devices; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 6
Lean Production and Its Impact on Worker Health: Force and Fatigue-Based Evaluation Approaches
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Chapter 11
KPIs for Mobile Apps and Digital Data Management in Healthcare
State in which a living being is in a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and free from disease.
Published in Chapter: KPIs for Mobile Apps and Digital Data Management in Healthcare; From: Management and Marketing for Improved Competitiveness and Performance in the Healthcare Sector
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Chapter 4
Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children
A global reference to the comprehensive well-being of a child, including their dietary, maturational, physical, and cognitive development.
Published in Chapter: Parents and Technology: Integration of Web-Based Resources to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children; From: Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology
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Chapter 3
Digital Transformation Challenges for the Implementation of Quality Electronic Medical Records
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: Digital Transformation Challenges for the Implementation of Quality Electronic Medical Records; From: Quality Assurance in the Era of Individualized Medicine
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Chapter 22
Experience Using Information and Communication Technologies with Elderly People
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease (World Health Organization).
Published in Chapter: Experience Using Information and Communication Technologies with Elderly People; From: Handbook of Research on Personal Autonomy Technologies and Disability Informatics
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Chapter 8
Potentials of Indigenous Media Campaign Against HIV/AIDS
Is a state in which a person enjoys complete physical, mental and social wellbeing through the absence of infection and diseases.
Published in Chapter: Potentials of Indigenous Media Campaign Against HIV/AIDS; From: Emerging Trends in Indigenous Language Media, Communication, Gender, and Health
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Chapter 11
Occupational Health and Well-Being in Higher Education Institutions in Mexico: Self-Care During Pandemic-Induced Remote Work
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Chapter 2
Spirituality and Aging
Health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
Published in Chapter: Spirituality and Aging; From: Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care
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Chapter 5
Holding Space and Grace: The Implementation of a Health and Wellness Statement in Graduate Courses
A multi-dimensional state of being, which encompasses physical, psychological, social, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental health that indicate more than merely being absent of illness or disease.
Published in Chapter: Holding Space and Grace: The Implementation of a Health and Wellness Statement in Graduate Courses; From: Elevating Intentional Education Practice in Graduate Programs
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Chapter 4
Health Communication Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
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Chapter 1
Changing Climate: Threat to Human Health
Health can be defined as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO).
Published in Chapter: Changing Climate: Threat to Human Health; From: Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives on Infections and Morbidity
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Chapter 15
Thinking eHealth: Empowering for Wellbeing With Health Monitoring Systems
A relative state in which a person can function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually in order to express the full range of unique potentialities within the environment in which the person is living.
Published in Chapter: Thinking eHealth: Empowering for Wellbeing With Health Monitoring Systems; From: Strategic Innovations and Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Telecommunications and Networking
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Chapter 5
Health Communication and Social Media: A Study About Using Social Media in Medicine Companies
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Chapter 15
The Human Centred Approach to Bionanotechnology in Telemedicine: Ethical Considerations
A combination of the absence of illness, the ability to cope with everyday activities, physical fitness and high quality of life.
Published in Chapter: The Human Centred Approach to Bionanotechnology in Telemedicine: Ethical Considerations; From: Handbook of Research on Developments in E-Health and Telemedicine: Technological and Social Perspectives
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Chapter 14
Digipreneurs: A Part of or Apart From Online Education?
Health encompasses the overall well - being of an individual, including physical, mental, and social aspects. It involves maintaining a balanced lifestyle, proper nutrition, regular exercise, and addressing both physical and mental health issues.
Published in Chapter: Digipreneurs: A Part of or Apart From Online Education?; From: Reshaping Entrepreneurial Education Within an Industry 4.0 Context
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Chapter 3
An Integrated Approach Towards Developing Quality Mobile Health Apps for Cancer
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: An Integrated Approach Towards Developing Quality Mobile Health Apps for Cancer; From: Mobile Health Applications for Quality Healthcare Delivery
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Chapter 21
The Relationship Between Nigerian University Students' Body Literacy Level and Their Awareness of Embodied Learning
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Chapter 7
Indigenous Language Media and Communication for Health Purposes in the Digital Age
This is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: Indigenous Language Media and Communication for Health Purposes in the Digital Age; From: Emerging Trends in Indigenous Language Media, Communication, Gender, and Health
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Chapter 13
Genius, Creativity and (Not) Eating Meat
A person's mental or physical condition; also, the state of being free from illness or injury.
Published in Chapter: Genius, Creativity and (Not) Eating Meat; From: Handbook of Research on Social Marketing and Its Influence on Animal Origin Food Product Consumption
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Chapter 25
Human and Military Development: A Paradox Analyzed in the Context of India
State of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is a dynamic condition resulting from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes in the environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium called homeostasis.
Published in Chapter: Human and Military Development: A Paradox Analyzed in the Context of India; From: Handbook of Research on Military Expenditure on Economic and Political Resources
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Chapter 7
Health and Wellness Tourism in the Pursuit of Quality of Life: A Case Study Approach for Portugal and Hungary
Health is a state that goes beyond the absence of disease or infirmity to one of complete physical, mental and social well-being and balance. A full state of health will enable the individual to cope adequately with all the demands of daily life.
Published in Chapter: Health and Wellness Tourism in the Pursuit of Quality of Life: A Case Study Approach for Portugal and Hungary; From: Global Perspectives on the Opportunities and Future Directions of Health Tourism
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Chapter 75
Opportunities and Challenges for Electronic Health Record: Concepts, Costs, Benefits, and Regulation
Health, according to the World Health Organization, is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Published in Chapter: Opportunities and Challenges for Electronic Health Record: Concepts, Costs, Benefits, and Regulation; From: Encyclopedia of E-Health and Telemedicine
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Chapter 15
Early Warning System and Adaptation Advice to Reduce Human Health Consequences of Extreme Weather Conditions and Air Pollution
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