Abstract
This paper presents preliminary results from our ongoing research project which explores easy to use and useful facets in accessing consumer health information on the Web. In this pilot study, first, 10 facets were identified by analyzing 10 top ranked health information websites. Then, users' perceptions of easiness and usefulness of each facet in accessing online health information were examined by conducting a survey. The preliminary results revealed that "disease" and "body part" facets are easy to use in accessing online health information, and "disease" and "department" are considered to be effective in accessing online health information.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2012 iConference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Culture, Design, Society, iConference 2012 |
| Pages | 480-481 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
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| State | Published - 2012 |
| Event | 2012 iConference: Culture, Design, Society, iConference 2012 - Toronto, ON, Canada Duration: 7 Feb 2012 → 10 Feb 2012 |
Publication series
| Name | ACM International Conference Proceeding Series |
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Conference
| Conference | 2012 iConference: Culture, Design, Society, iConference 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Toronto, ON |
| Period | 7/02/12 → 10/02/12 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- access points
- consumer health information
- faceted classification
- facets
- online health information
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