Handbook of Research on Advances in Health Informatics and Electronic Healthcare Applications: Global Adoption and Impact of Information Communication

In the healthcare field, there is limited literature published on the subject of global deployment, diffusion, adoption, use, and impact of information communication technologies in the context of health informatics and electronic healthcare applications. Due to a lack of such literature, those involved in healthcare spend a great deal of time searching and gathering information from various sources. The Handbook of Research on Advances in Health Informatics and Electronic Healthcare Applications: Global Adoption and Impact of Information Communication Technologies for the first time brings to the healthcare community a comprehensive resource elucidating the adoption and usage of health informatics. Gathering an in-depth collection of research articles and case studies from leading experts worldwide, this Handbook of Research provides a global understanding of the advances in health informatics and electronic applications in healthcare delivery and management. Key Features: 22 authoritative contributions by 55 of the world's leading experts in health informatics and electronic healthcare applications from 14 countries Comprehensive coverage of each specific topic, highlighting recent trends and describing the latest advances in the field More than 800 references to existing literature and research on health informatics and electronic healthcare applications A compendium of over 150 key terms with detailed definitions. Organized by topic and indexed, making it a convenient method of reference for all IT/IS scholars and professionals Cross-referencing of key terms, figures, and information pertinent to health informatics and electronic healthcare applications