In this paper we describe mobile virtual healthcare communities as a solution for meeting cancerpatients information and interaction needs. After an introduction into the healthcare system and itspotential starting points for virtual communities, we focus on cancer patients. We analyse...

In this paper we describe mobile virtual healthcare communities as a solution for meeting cancerpatients information and interaction needs1. After an introduction into the healthcare system and itspotential starting points for virtual communities we focus on cancer patients. We analyse...

Trust in online communities, particularly in thehealthcare domain, provides (apart from other successfactors) the foundation for a successful implementationand operation of a virtual community (VC). A look atexisting communities however leads to the conclusionthat many VCs fail to meet...

This paper focusses on the process of designing, implementing and evaluating a community platform for cancer patients. Following an introduction to the situation of cancer patients in Germany we summarize our findings on cancer patients´ demands for trustworthy information as well as their need...

Integrated product-service packages (hybrid products) can open new markets and target groups tocompanies. However, existing approaches to service or product development do not sufficientlyaddress simultaneous development and domain-specific issues. A very promising new field for suchbundles is...

intra-organizational communication and media frictions complicate the continuous provision ofinformation according to the principle of information logistics. Based on extensive literaturereview, we present the vision of seamless healthcare with horizontally and vertically integratedhealthcare...

CII Introduction: At the beginning of the new millennium the issue of pandemics was a hot topic. With outbreaks in the Far East of SARS and then avian flu the media was awash with debate on what would happen if something similar hit the UK and questions around how well prepared we are. As we...

CII Introduction: People are living longer and with this come increased costs of pensions, health and social care. Is the financial services industry as it is currently configured capable of supporting consumers in this difficult environment? How will it meet the needs of those who are often...