Open AccessTechnology. Health information community networks
Author(s) -
Leonard J. Duhl
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
public health reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.202
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1468-2877
pISSN - 0033-3549
DOI - 10.1093/phr/115.2.271
Subject(s) - community health , health information , plan (archaeology) , public relations , community organization , information networks , information exchange , health information exchange , knowledge management , business , public health , environmental health , political science , computer science , medicine , health care , geography , nursing , telecommunications , archaeology , law
The author supports the development of health information community networks (HICNs) as an important tool for use by individuals and community groups. HICNs can enable citizens, organizations, and communities to exchange geographically based information on community health status. Through HICNs, individuals and groups will be able to share information, prioritize issues, resolve conflicts, estimate the impact of policy initiatives, and plan, organize, manage, and evaluate programs and projects that deal with community health issues.