Health Promotion and Interactive Technology: Theoretical Applications and Future

Description: Health Promotion and Interactive Technology by Richard L. Street, William R. Gold, Timothy R. Manning This books purpose is to offer perspectives relating to the development, effectiveness, and implementation of interactive computing technology for health promotion - programs and interventions aimed at improving health-related outcomes such as involvement in care, quality of life, adherence, disease management, healthy lifestyle, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This books purpose is to offer various perspectives relating to the development, effectiveness, and implementation of interactive computing technology for health promotion--programs and interventions aimed at improving various health-related outcomes such as involvement in care, quality of life, adherence, disease management, healthy lifestyle, and more. Its coverage includes: *conceptual foundations for examining how characteristics of media, messages, and users relate to one another and how interactive media can effectively and appropriately promote health outcomes; *examinations of the development, utilization, and evaluation of specific computer applications for health promotion featuring discussions of the theoretical rationale for the program, the targeted audience, research on the programs effectiveness, and implications for future program development; and *analyses of critical issues such as potential benefits and limitations of technology on the delivery of care, institutional obstacles to the adoption of computing technology, and prospects for integrating information technology into the health system. Back Cover This books purpose is to offer various perspectives relating to the development, effectiveness, and implementation of interactive computing technology for health promotion--programs and interventions aimed at improving various health-related outcomes such as involvement in care, quality of life, adherence, disease management, healthy lifestyle, and more. Its coverage includes: *conceptual foundations for examining how characteristics of media, messages, and users relate to one another and how interactive media can effectively and appropriately promote health outcomes; *examinations of the development, utilization, and evaluation of specific computer applications for health promotion featuring discussions of the theoretical rationale for the program, the targeted audience, research on the programs effectiveness, and implications for future program development; and *analyses of critical issues such as potential benefits and limitations of technology on the delivery of care, institutional obstacles to the adoption of computing technology, and prospects for integrating information technology into the health system. Author Biography Richard L. Street, William R. Gold, Timothy R. Manning Table of Contents Contents: Preface. Part I: Theoretical Perspectives.R.L. Street, Jr., R.N. Rimal, Health Promotion and Interactive Technology: A Conceptual Foundation. R.N. Rimal, J.A. Flora, Interactive Technology Attributes in Health Promotion: Practical and Theoretical Issues. C.S. Skinner, M.W. Kreuter, Using Theories in Planning Interactive Computer Programs. T. Manning, Interactive Environments for Promoting Heath. Part II: Using Interactive Technology to Improve Health.R.P. Hawkins, S. Pingree, D.H. Gustafson, E.W. Boberg, E. Bricker, F. McTavish, M. Wise, B Owens, Aiding Those Facing Health Crises: The Experience of the CHESS Project. D.A. Lieberman, Interactive Video Games for Health Promotion: Effects on Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Health. R.L. Street, Jr., T. Manning, Information Environments for Breast Cancer Education. H.B. Jimison, Patient Specific Interfaces to Health and Decision-Making Information. P.F. Brennan, S.V. Fink, Health Promotion, Social Support, and Computer Networks. D. Scheerhorn, Creating Illness-Related Communities in Cyberspace. Part III: The Future of Interactive Technology for the Promotion of Health.G. Kahn, Digital Interactive Media and the Health Care Balance of Power. W.R. Gold, Facilitating the Adoption of New Technology for Health Promotion in Health Care Organizations. Reflections on Health Promotion and Interactive Technology: A Discussion With David Gustafson, Jack Wennberg, and Tony Gorry. Review "It will help readers identify audiences, contexts, and health issues for which programs and services using interactive media will lead to improved health outcomes, especially when compared with more traditional methods."—Human Resources Abstracts Details ISBN0805822054 Pages 280 Language English ISBN-10 0805822054 ISBN-13 9780805822052 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 1997 Subtitle Theoretical Applications and Future Directions Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title HEALTH PROMOTION & INTERACTIVE Series Routledge Communication Series Edited by Richard L. Street Place of Publication New York Affiliation Texas A&M University DOI 10.1604/9780805822052 AU Release Date 1997-04-01 NZ Release Date 1997-04-01 US Release Date 1997-04-01 UK Release Date 1997-04-01 Author Timothy R. Manning Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 1997-04-01 Alternative 9780805822045 DEWEY 613.0285 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Routledge We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134444039;

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