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Computer technologies have created ever-expanding opportunities to assess and deliver health information to individuals, groups, and populations (i.e., E-Health). Information technologies are being developed and used to specifically examine cancer-related health behaviors and states. At the Health Promotion Research Branch (HPRB), we encourage the development and scientific evaluation of information technologies related to physical activity, diet, obesity/energy balance, and sun protective behaviors. In addition, the development and advancement of related research methodologies (e.g., real-time data capture, geospatial analysis of global positioning system tools, etc.) is encouraged. The primary goals of HPRB’s focus on E-Health research are to 1) improve the reliability, validity, and usability of health behavior assessment tools; 2) encourage the development of technologies that can produce positive health behavior change; and 3) facilitate the understanding of mechanisms related to health behaviors and cancer using innovative information technologies.
Contact:
Audie Atienza, PhD
atienzaa@mail.nih.gov
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Reports & Publications
American Journal of Preventive Medicine (May 2007, Volume 32, Issue 5, Supplement, Pages 71-138). Supplement: Critical Issues in eHealth Research.
http://www.ajpm-online.net/issues/contents?issue_key=S0749-3797(07)X0120-X
The Science of Real-Time Data Capture – edited book
Discusses the state of the science of real-time data capture and its application to health and cancer research. It provides a conceptual framework for ecological momentary assessments (EMA) and discusses health-related topics where ecological momentary assessments have been applied. In addition, future directions in real-time data capture assessment, interventions, methodology, and technology are discussed.
Mâsse, LC, Wilson, M, & Baranowski, T (Eds.) (2006). Item Response Modeling in Health Education and Health Behavior Research. Health Education Research, Vol. 21, Suppl. 1
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