An Evidence-Based Approach to Interactive Health Communication: A Challenge to Medicine in the Information Age

Article Abstract:

Physicians should take an active role in evaluating products and services that provide interactive health communication (IHC). IHC is defined as the delivery of health information using computer technology. The Internet in particular has spawned a wealth of health information services, many of which may be of dubious value. Some may even be harmful because they may give inaccurate advice or encourage laypersons to avoid traditional medical care. The Science Panel on Interactive Communication and Health has proposed a template that physicians can use to report IHC products and services.

Evaluation, Information services, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Health education

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Access to Health Information and Support

Article Abstract:

Universal access to health and medical information may foster a democratization of information and improve public health. According to a 1997 survey, 41% of households have a personal computer, and the use of the Internet for research, education, and entertainment is widespread. Access to health information can increase knowledge, improve emotional state, and may reduce health care costs. The provision of low-cost or loaned computers to the needy, with discounted access to online sources, may increase health knowledge and reduce health inequalities.

Research, Usage, Medicine, Internet, Medical care, Medical informatics, Medically underserved areas

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Reducing Children's Television Viewing to Prevent Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Children may be less likely to become obese if they spend less time watching television, videos and playing video games. Children at one elementary school received a six-month, 18-lesson course that taught children to watch less television and video games. Compared to another elementary school whose students did not receive this training, the children lost weight and body fat. There was no difference between the two schools in the amount of physical activity, fatty foods consumed or physical fitness.

Health aspects, Prevention, Behavior, Children, Child behavior, Television and children, Obesity in children, Childhood obesity

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