This document discusses the concept of Health 2.0 and the shift towards more collaborative and patient-centered healthcare. It notes that definitions of Health 2.0 involve patients, web 2.0 technologies, social networking, and collaboration between patients and professionals. Graphs show projections for increased patient engagement and use of informal care networks through digital technologies by 2015. It emphasizes starting simple with Health 2.0 initiatives and allowing time for changes to take effect.
28. Deļ¬nition ?
Health 2.0 / Medicine 2.0 : A Systematic Review*
ā¢ 46 deļ¬nitions
ā¢ Patients : 35
ā¢ Web 2.0 : 30
ā¢ Professionals : 26
ā¢ Social Networking : 22
ā¢ Change of Healthcare : 15
ā¢ Collaboration : 14
ā¢ Health information : 14
* J Med Internet Res 2010; 12(2):e18
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