Digital health information: case study the information kiosk

Nicholas, David Williams, Peter; Huntington, Paul

Aslib proceedings 2000 52 (9)315-330
(ReLIS:jul:onkfhj:y:2000:v:52:i:9:p:315-330)

Abstract:

The published literature on consumer health kiosks is assessed to detennine the irnpact of this relatively 'low-tech' technology and to provide a context and stepping-stone for a Departrnent of Health (DoH) funded study, which is evaluating the irnpact of more than 70 health kiosks located in ah kinds of locations throughout the United kingdorn. The existing literature indicates that kiosks are benefiting health information provision in sorne irnportant ways. Data frorn sorne early pilot work on the DoH project illustrates

Keywords: Ciencias de la salud ; Consumo cultural ; Kioskos ; Medicina ; Edición electrónica ; Consumo de información
Pages: 315-330
Volume: 52
Year: 2000
Issue: 9

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