Patient-centered applications: use of information technology to promote disease management and wellness. A white paper by the AMIA knowledge in motion working group.
Advances in information technology (IT) enable a fundamental redesign of health care processes based on the use and integration of electronic communication at all levels. New communication technologies can support a transition from institution centric to patient-centric applications. This white paper defines key principles and challenges for designers, policy makers, and evaluators of patient-centered technologies for disease management and prevention. It reviews current and emerging trends; highlights challenges related to design, evaluation, reimbursement and usability; and reaches conclusions for next steps that will advance the domain.
Demiris
George
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University of Washington, BNHS-Box 357266, Seattle, WA 98195-7266, USA. gdemiris@u.washington.edu
Afrin
Lawrence B
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Speedie
Stuart
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Courtney
Karen L
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Sondhi
Manu
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Vimarlund
Vivian
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Lovis
Christian
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Goossen
William
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Lynch
Cecil
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