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JMIR Impact Factor (2006): 2.9, top ranked as the #6 journal in the health sciences category (out of 56 leading journals) and #2 in the health informatics category (out of 20 journals).

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Evaluation of Internet-Based Technology for Supporting Self-Care: Problems Encountered by Patients and Caregivers When Using Self-Care Applications
by Nicol Nijland, Julia van Gemert-Pijnen, Henk Boer, Michaƫl Steehouder, Erwin Seydel
(Published on 15 May 2008)
Background: Prior studies have shown that many patients are interested in Internet-based technology that enables them to control their own care. As a result, innovative eHealth services are evolving rapidly, including self-assessment tools and secure patient-caregiver email communication. It is interesting to explore how these technologies can be used for supporting self-care. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine user-centered criteria for successful application of Internet-based technology used in primary care for supporting self-care. Methods: We conducted scenario-based tests combined with in-depth interviews among 14 caregivers and 14 patients/consumers todescribe the use of various self-care applications and the accompanying user problems. We focused on the...
Comparison of Use and Appreciation of a Print-Delivered Versus CD-ROM-Delivered, Computer-Tailored Intervention Targeting Saturated Fat Intake: Randomized Controlled Trial
by Willemieke Kroeze, Anke Oenema, Marci Campbell, Johannes Brug
(Published on 29 Apr 2008)
Background: Computer-tailored health education, a promising health education technique, is increasingly being delivered interactively, for example, over the Internet. It has been suggested that there may be differences in use and appreciation between print and interactive delivery of computer-tailored interventions, which may influence information processing. This may especially be the case for women, older people, and people of lower socioeconomic status. Knowledge about differences in use and appreciation could help in choosing the appropriate delivery mode for a particular target audience. Objective: The study investigates a content-identical, computer-tailored intervention addressing saturated fat intake delivered via print or CD-ROM. We analyzed consumer use and appreciation of...

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