Changes and New Trends in Health Communication

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Narcı ◽  
Nebiye Konuk Kandemir
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Paradoxical Situation ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Improve Health

Health communication can be considered in terms of different groups such as communication of healthcare professionals with each other, patient-healthcare worker communication, patient-patient communication and patient relatives communication with each other. Communication is the primary tool in ensuring health literacy and disseminating effective health information to the wider audience. Effective health communication raises awareness about health problems, risks and solutions; influences and strengthens individuals' attitudes. All mass media are used within the scope of health education to develop and adopt healthy living habits in society in order to improve health. The dizzying developments and changes in communication technologies have diversified and enriched the ways to obtain more information and support about health problems. The transition from monologue to dialogue in the internet field has caused the transformation from one-way information transmission to dynamic, multi-faceted interactive and discussions. Thus, the period began in which not only consuming but also producing users took part. While this has improved those who use social networks, it has also made it difficult to control health information. The coexistence of the media's potential to generate negative behavior as well as the possibilities and capacity to develop positive health behaviors also constitutes a paradoxical situation. Individuals who try to collect information about diseases and treatment methods by using new media tools sometimes risk their health with false information. In addition, the communication between the different groups mentioned above through forums on online platforms takes on a remarkable new form in terms of patient-patient communication. In this context, the aim of the study is to discuss the transformation of patient-patient communication on online platforms within the framework of the literature.

scholarly journals The untapped potential of the gaming community: A narrative review. (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Goodman ◽  
Ethna McFerran ◽  
Richard Purves ◽  
Ian Redpath ◽  
Rebecca J Beeken
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Exponential Growth ◽  
Virtual Communities ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Video Gamers ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Improve Health

UNSTRUCTURED Video gamers are a population at heightened risk of developing obesity due to the sedentary nature of gaming, increased energy intake and the disruption caused to their sleep. This increases their risk of developing a number of non-communicable diseases. To date, research seeking to improve health behaviours has focussed on developing novel video games to promote behaviour change. Although positive results have emerged from this research, the success has been limited due to the lack of transferability to more mainstream games and the focus on children and adolescents. However, the gaming community has a number of unique aspects which, in comparison to the development of new video games, have received less attention. Research has found that advertising can have implicit effects on individual’s memories which could influence their later decisions. Yet the effect of the exponential growth of in-game advertisements, and brand sponsorship of gaming events and professional gamers, has not been explored in the gaming community. Nor has the possibility of using advertising techniques to encourage positive health behaviours within games or at these events. Research suggests that virtual communities can be effective at disseminating health information, but the efficacy of this needs to be explored utilising known community influencers within the gaming community. The purpose of this paper is to highlight these under-researched areas that have the potential to encourage positive health behaviour among this community.

scholarly journals Physician-patient communication: A qualitative study of perceptions, barriers, and needs in 4 EU MS

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Dalma ◽  
K Zota ◽  
P Karnaki ◽  
A Veloudaki ◽  
A Linos
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Physician Patient Communication ◽  
Physician Patient

Abstract Background Good physician-patient communication is an important aspect of patient-centered care and contributes to positive health outcomes. However there is a lack of standard EU communication training policies for physicians. This study explores the barriers to good communication for both physicians and patients across four EU countries as part of the EU-funded Project “H-COM”, Health Communication Training for Health Professionals. Methods Eight focus groups were conducted with a total of 31 patients and 38 physicians from Germany, Greece, Spain, and Cyprus. Three themes were covered; perceptions, barriers and needs for health communication. Results Commonalities and differences between countries and target groups were identified, with participants discussing attitudinal, emotional, educational, and systemic barriers to good communication. Identified barriers among patients include a deeply embedded hierarchical notion and arrogance among physicians, inadequate or difficult to understand language, busy schedules. Among doctors barriers identified were mostly systemic having to do with busy schedules, large number of patients, and lack of time. Participants especially patients indicated a significant gap in health communication knowledge, skills, and training for physicians, with several regional differences being present especially between Mediterranean and central European countries. Conclusions The results imply a strong need for communication training, tailored accordingly in specific countries. Further development of policies related to the inclusion of such training in medical studies across EU would be of great importance. Key messages There are differences concerning health communication needs and barriers between EU regions and the development of tailored training. Although identified as important there is a lack of health communication training in certain EU MS and an urgent need to incorporate training in basic medical and nursing education.

Accessibility for Everyone in Health Communication Mobile Application Usage

2020 ◽  
pp. 152-181
Author(s):  
ihsan Eken ◽  
Basak Gezmen
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Technological Field ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Young Old

With the development of new communication technologies and the change and transformation of mobile applications, communication styles also acquire a different dimension. Currently, individuals can access information about many health-related issues easily and quickly. Mobile applications also provide support to individuals in this area anywhere at any time. However, awareness about mobile applications and their availability is important at this point. While the transformation in the technological field makes life easier for users, not everyone (young, old, disabled, etc.) enjoys the advantages equally. In this study, user-based usability testing will be carried out on the axis of E-nabız application with female users above 65 years selected according to certain criteria. The E-nabız application is a platform for all citizens registered to the E-devlet system to access health information. In this context, besides pointing out the accessibility problems of the application, possible solutions will also be offered.

Accessibility for Everyone in Health Communication Mobile Application Usage

2022 ◽  
pp. 612-634
Author(s):  
ihsan Eken ◽  
Basak Gezmen
Keyword(s):  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Usability Testing ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Technological Field ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Young Old

With the development of new communication technologies and the change and transformation of mobile applications, communication styles also acquire a different dimension. Currently, individuals can access information about many health-related issues easily and quickly. Mobile applications also provide support to individuals in this area anywhere at any time. However, awareness about mobile applications and their availability is important at this point. While the transformation in the technological field makes life easier for users, not everyone (young, old, disabled, etc.) enjoys the advantages equally. In this study, user-based usability testing will be carried out on the axis of E-nabız application with female users above 65 years selected according to certain criteria. The E-nabız application is a platform for all citizens registered to the E-devlet system to access health information. In this context, besides pointing out the accessibility problems of the application, possible solutions will also be offered.

scholarly journals Framing of Health Communication in Islamic Religious Education in New Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-202
Author(s):  
K. Y. S. Putri ◽  
Zulhamri Bin Abdullah ◽  
Dini Safitri ◽  
Lipur Sugiyanta ◽  
Angelita Kania Ramdan
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Problem Formulation ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Personal Health Information ◽  
Public Health Information ◽  
Media Object

Health communication is needed by the Indonesian people. Islamic education greatly facilitates all forms of health for humanity. This study uses a new media object that is the national media Twitter which contains health information in 2019. The research problem formulation is how to frame health communication in Islamic religious education in new media? The purpose of this study was to determine the health communication framing in Islamic religious education in new media. Health communication is the art of informing influencing and motivating individuals, institutions and society about important matters in the health sector in improving the quality of life and health of individuals in society. The results of the study, the dimensions of informing, influencing, motivating individuals, and society through multilevel Twitter results. In the personal health information unit, this information is very often shared by the cyber media. However, if it is associated with the healthy behavior of new media users, it is seen to have followed. In public health information units such as sneezing and littering: this information is often shared by new media. Cybermedia users are very following.

FACT-CHECKING. FROM TERM AND CONCEPT TO WORD USAGE

2020 ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Maxim S. Kronev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Word Usage ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Source Studies ◽  
Fact Checking ◽  
The Russian Language ◽  
Dictionary Definitions

With modern realities in the development of new media and the information and communication technologies (ICT), the skills of checking information for the reliability of sources – fact-checking (or fact-check) is extremely important. The article briefly considers the term fact-checking and gives the definitions and also related concepts. The author’s understanding of approaches to and tools of the fact-checking in the context of the concept “Source Studies 2.0” is offered. English dictionary definitions are analyzed and translated into Russian, an overview of the Russian-language interpretations is given, as well as links to key publications on the topic.

scholarly journals Citizens without Borders – new media and global accountability measures

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Geiselhart
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Online Technologies ◽  
Accountability Measures ◽  
Global Indicators

In an environment of globalisation and rapidly expanding deployment of interactive digital communication, this paper takes a complex systems approach to the mapping of large scale global indicators onto electronic flows of information and intent. It argues that democracy is being transformed by online technologies, and that governments which embrace and encourage citizen inputs and monitoring of public information can establish vital groundwork for more effective forms of global governance. Growing awareness of issues that transcend jurisdictions makes such transformations both necessary and increasingly acceptable. The prism for this bird’s eye view is the Australian Government’s evolution in its uses of information communication technologies (ICTs) for citizen engagement.

Health and Gender Comparisons in the Long-Haul Trucking Industry

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (10) ◽  
pp. 405-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane M. Layne ◽  
Bonnie Rogers ◽  
Susan A. Randolph
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Care Access ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Care Information ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Road ◽  
On The Road ◽  
Trade Magazines ◽  
And Gender

This descriptive pilot study was conducted to determine whether health conditions and health care access differ between male and female long-haul truck drivers. Data indicated that 54% of men and 66% of women had a health care provider, but 21% of men and 35% of women had no health insurance. Male and female drivers both reported common health problems (e.g., back pain, sinus problems, hypertension, headaches, and arthritis). While working, drivers of each gender often waited until returning home to seek treatment for health problems. Approximately half of the drivers expressed dissatisfaction with health care while “on the road.” Occupational and environmental health nurses could address the health needs of drivers by conducting examinations and distributing wellness information at truck stop clinics and from mobile health vans, posting health information within truck stop driver lounges, creating interactive websites with real-time health care information, attending trucker trade shows to conduct health screenings, or providing health information through occupational or trade magazines and newsletters.

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