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A multidiscipline conceptual framework for consumer health informatics.

Robert A Logan¹, Tony Tse

¹Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications, National Library of Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA. logan@nlm.nih.gov

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|October 4, 2007

Summary

This study introduces a conceptual framework for consumer health informatics research, synthesizing information science and health campaign research. It aids in evaluating current studies and guiding future research on public health information access.

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Area of Science:

Consumer Health Informatics
Information Science
Health Communication Research

Background:

Consumer health informatics research requires robust conceptual models.
Existing research can benefit from synthesized frameworks.
Understanding public access to health information is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To present an idealized conceptual framework for consumer health informatics research.
To offer a flexible model for evaluating and informing research in the field.
To illustrate the framework's application in understanding consumer perceptions of health information systems.

Main Methods:

Synthesizing principles from information science and health campaign research.
Developing a conceptual framework with major components.
Applying the framework to evaluate consumer perceptions of the Genetics Health Reference system.

Main Results:

The proposed framework provides a structured approach to consumer health informatics research.
Evaluation of the Genetics Health Reference system demonstrated the framework's utility.
Insights were gained into consumer perceptions of health information systems.

Conclusions:

The conceptual framework offers a valuable tool for researchers in consumer health informatics.
Further development and application of the model are supported.
Addressing challenges in understanding consumer engagement with health informatics services is essential.