The new edition of the highly successful Foundations for Health Promotioncontinues to offer a wealth of information in a unique, user-friendly format. Containing over 300 artworks, tables and 'pull ou
This book introduces the field of Health Web Science and presents methods for information gathering from written social media data. It explores the availability and utility of the personal medical inf
"Provides consumer health information about the application of science to develop solutions to health problems or issues such as the prevention or delay of onset of diseases or the promotion and monit
This book presents advanced methodologies in two areas related to electroencephalogram (EEG) signals: detection of epileptic seizures and identification of mental states in brain computer interface (B
This book provides a comprehensive overview of different biomedical data types, including both clinical and genomic data. Thorough explanations enable readers to explore key topics ranging from electr
This book presents advances in biomedical imaging analysis and processing techniques using time dependent medical image datasets for computer aided diagnosis. The analysis of time-series images is one
Alcoe, a hypnotherapist and trainer who runs workshops and retreats on well-being, and Gajewski, an occupational therapist who has worked in mental health settings as a therapist, trainer, and supervi
"This book explores the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) concept with its potential in library and information science domain. It focuses on exploring how library and information science professional
Previously published as Strategic Information Management in Hospitals; An Introduction to Hospital Information Systems, Health Information Systems Architectures and Strategies is a definitive volume w
"How the LIS [library and information science] field survives over the next 20 years will be played out in educational and industry environments globally." Spink (formerly, information science, Loughb
Editors Moahi, Bwalya, and Mazebe II Sebina present readers with a collection of scholarly research on the utilization of technology in delivering accurate and reliable health information to patien
"Provides consumer health information for teens about sports-related injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Includes index and resource information"--
"This book explores how information literacy skills are used by the library and information science professionals on the job the ability to find, evaluate, use and share information is an essential sk
Strategic Information Management In Hospitals: An Introduction To Hospital Information Systems is a definitive volume written by four authoritative voices in medical informatics. Illustrating the impo
"Provides consumer health information for teens about causes, prevention, and treatment of eating disorders, along with tips for healthy eating. Includes index, resource information and online access"
"Provides consumer health information for teens about common causes of stress, the effects of stress on the body and mind, and coping strategies. Includes index, resource information, and recommendati
Information Science is concerned with the speculative and practical aspects of effective information provision and consumption. In particular, information scientists explore the theoretical underpinni
Debons (emeritus, information science, University of Pittsburgh) overviews the field of information science, looking at various aspects including library/documentation, tele-transmission, computer sci
"This book is a vital resource on web-based behavioral therapies for people with mental disorders. It contains information on individual data of emotional, psychophysiological and subjective responses
Practitioners, researchers, and educators in counseling and psychology write about emerging research in play therapy, child counseling, and consultation for the benefit of play therapists, play th
Eighteen international academics, independent scholars, consultants, and researchers specializing in information science contribute 16 chapters examining the development of information science over th
"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use on adolescents, treatment of addictions, and alcoholism in families. Includes index, resource information and recommenda
The study of health information seeking has become increasingly important in recent years due to the growing emphasis on the consumer/client relationship in the health arena. This trend implies a shif
Environmental Science and Information Application Technology contains selected papers from the 2014 5th International Conference on Environmental Science and Information Application Technology (ESIAT
Intellectual disabilities can be difficult to detect in children prior to their school-age years. Throughout their lives, individuals with intellectual disabilities may require specialized care and su
Advances in Geo-Spatial Information Science presents recent advances regarding fundamental issues of geo-spatial information science (space and time, spatial analysis, uncertainty modeling and geo-vis
