Journal of Information Science
Information Retrieval: A Health and Biomedical Perspective
Information Retrieval: A Health and Biomedical Perspective
Human information behavior: Integrating diverse approaches and information use
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
How valuable is medical social media data? Content analysis of the medical web
Information Sciences: an International Journal
"Remain Faithful to the Earth!"*: Reporting Experiences of Artifact-Centered Design in Healthcare
Computer Supported Cooperative Work
International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics
Journal of Information Science
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Health informatics concerns the use of information and information and communication technologies within healthcare. Health informatics and information science need to take account of the unique aspects of health and medicine. The development of information systems and electronic records within health needs to consider the information needs and behaviour of all users. The sensitivity of personal health data raises ethical concerns for developing electronic records. E-health initiatives must actively involve users in the design, development, implementation and evaluation, and information science can contribute to understanding the needs and behaviour of user groups. Health informatics could make an important contribution to the ageing society and to reducing the digital divide and health divides within society. There is a need for an appropriate evidence base within health informatics to support future developments, and to ensure health informatics reaches its potential to improve the health and well-being of patients and the public.