Informed and Healthy : Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care

__Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care__ focuses on two major issues: the value attributed to information by users and its effect on health care; and, a new model of information behavior in which the value of information drives various information activities (unlike many information models which tend to give prominence to information needs). The inductive development of the model is explained, with associated implications for theory and transferability or applicability elsewhere. The book uses a case study of the health information system in Uganda and expands the analysis by comparing it to other systems utilized by different countries in diverse levels of development. Topics such as access and use of information; value attribution and effect on health outcomes; and modelling information behavior and its implications on health informatics are discussed in detail. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments. * Provides a new model of information behaviour that emerges inductively from qualitative data * Focuses on value of information rather than information needs * Explains in detail the methodological approach used to value attribution * Serves as a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments

Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care focuses on two major issues: the value attributed to information by users and its effect on health care; and, a new model of information behavior in which the value of information drives various information activities (unlike many information models which tend to give prominence to information needs). The inductive development of the model is explained, with associated implications for theory and transferability or applicability elsewhere.

The book uses a case study of the health information system in Uganda and expands the analysis by comparing it to other systems utilized by different countries in diverse levels of development. Topics such as access and use of information; value attribution and effect on health outcomes; and modelling information behavior and its implications on health informatics are discussed in detail. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments.

• Provides a new model of information behaviour that emerges inductively from qualitative data
• Focuses on value of information rather than information needs
• Explains in detail the methodological approach used to value attribution
• Serves as a valuable resource for health professionals, planners, and policy makers, as well as researchers interested in health information systems and their applicability in different environments

Informed And Healthy: Theoretical And Applied Perspectives On The Value Of Information To Health Care Focuses On Two Major Issues: The Value Attributed To Information By Users And Its Effect On Health Care; And, A New Model Of Information Behavior In Which The Value Of Information Drives Various Information Activities (unlike Many Information Models Which Tend To Give Prominence To Information Needs). The Inductive Development Of The Model Is Explained, With Associated Implications For Theory And Transferability Or Applicability Elsewhere. The Book Uses A Case Study Of The Health Information System In Uganda And Expands The Analysis By Comparing It To Other Systems Utilized By Different Countries In Diverse Levels Of Development. Topics Such As Access And Use Of Information; Value Attribution And Effect On Health Outcomes; And Modelling Information Behavior And Its Implications On Health Informatics Are Discussed In Detail. This Book Is A Valuable Resource For Health Professionals, Planners, And Policy Makers, As Well As Researchers Interested In Health Information Systems And Their Applicability In Different Environments. Chapter 1. Health Information In Uganda -- Chapter 2. Access And Use Of Information By Women And Health Workers -- Chapter 3. The Value Of Information And Effect On Health Outcomes -- Chapter 4. Modeling Information Behavior -- Chapter 5. Implications For Theory, Practice And The Future. Maria G. Nassali Musoke. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Informed and Healthy: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives on the Value of Information to Health Care focuses on two major issues: the value attributed to information by users and its effect on health care, and secondly, a new model of information behavior in which the value of information drives various information activities unlike many information models which tend to give prominence to information needs. The book uses rich qualitative data to highlight the health information system in Uganda, and expands the analysis by comparing it to other systems utilized by different countries at diverse levels of development. Topics such as access and use of information, value attribution and effect on health outcomes, and modelling information behavior and its implications on health informatics are discussed in detail. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals, planners and policy makers, as well as information professionals, academics and researchers interested in health information and its applicability in different environments.-- Source other than Library of Congress Content: Front-matter,Copyright,Foreword,Foreword,Dedication,Acknowledgments,AbbreviationsEntitled to full textChapter 1 - Health Information in Uganda, Pages 1-16 Chapter 2 - Access and Use of Information by Women and Health Workers, Pages 17-104 Chapter 3 - The Value of Information and Effect on Health Outcomes, Pages 105-136 Chapter 4 - Modeling Information Behavior, Pages 137-154 Chapter 5 - Implications for Theory, Practice and the Future, Pages 155-165 Index, Pages 167-172