Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology: 9781466694941: Medicine & Healthcare Books

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ISBN13: 9781466694941

EISBN13: 9781466694958

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9494-1

Description:

The Internet serves as an essential tool in promoting health awareness through the circulation of important research among the medical professional community. While digital tools and technologies have greatly improved healthcare, challenges are still prevalent among diverse populations worldwide.

The Handbook of Research on Advancing Health Education through Technology presents a comprehensive discussion of health knowledge equity and the importance of the digital age in providing life-saving data for diagnosis and treatment of diverse populations with limited resources. Featuring timely, research-based chapters across a broad spectrum of topic areas including, but not limited to, online health information resources, data management and analysis, and knowledge accessibility, this publication is an essential reference source for researchers, academicians, medical professionals, and upper level students interested in the advancement and dissemination of medical knowledge.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Community Wellness
E-Learning
Health Coaching
Health Information Technology
Health Literacy
Rural Learning
Web-Based Resources

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Editor Victor C. X. Wang presents students, administrators, policy makers, and health education professionals working in a wide variety of contexts with a collection of academic papers and scholarly articles focused on contemporary advancements in health education that utilize technology. The twenty contributions that make up the main body of the text are devoted to narratives of integrative health coaching, literacy and decision making on health issues, diversifying clinical research participants, and a wide variety of other related subjects.

– ProtoView Book Abstracts (formerly Book News, Inc.)

The purpose of this book is twofold: provide an in-depth discussion of issues surrounding technology and ways to incorporate ever-changing technology into health education. The ultimate goal is the promotion of health for all people. [...] The author's premise that technology is a determinant of health and that technology's role is to improve societal health, is worthy of attention. This book differs from typical health informatics publications in that it provides a variety of specific topics.

– Susan G. Wiera, Michigan State University College of Nursing, USA, Doody’s Review Service

Dr. Viktor Wang, a globally recognized professor in the Department of Educational Leadership & Technology at California State University, San Bernardino, USA, stands as a trailblazer in the field of Education. With an extensive body of work that includes over 260 peer-reviewed publications, he has made significant contributions to academic scholarship while fostering the growth of students and colleagues alike. His leadership in academic publishing has inspired peers to contribute more than 200 articles to his journals and over 1,500 chapters to his books, with collaborations from prominent scholars around the world. These publications are widely respected and cataloged by esteemed institutions, including the Stanford University Library and other top-tier university libraries globally. Dr. Wang’s achievements have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2016 Presidential Award for Exceptional and Innovative Leadership from the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, alongside several institutional honors such as the Distinguished Faculty and Scholarly Achievement Award. As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Wang has guided over 80 doctoral students through their dissertations, leaving an indelible mark on the future of education through his commitment to research, leadership, and innovation.

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