%0 Journal Article
%@ 1438-8871
%I Gunther Eysenbach
%V 8
%N 3
%P e24
%T Is E-health Progressing Faster Than E-health Researchers?
%A Potts,Henry W. W.
%+ CHIME (Centre for Health Informatics and Multiprofessional Education), Royal Free & University College Medical School, Holborn Union Building, Archway Campus, Highgate Hill, London N19 5LW, UK, + 44 20 7288 3383., h.potts@chime.ucl.ac.uk
%K Internet interventions
%K Online treatment
%K Information services
%K Safety management
%K Research policy
%D 2006
%7 29.9.2006
%9 Guest Editorial
%J J Med Internet Res
%G English
%X Formal Internet interventions exist in a broad context of diverse online health resources, which share elements in common like information, advice and peer support. However, most online health resources are not created by healthcare professionals. Internet interventions need to be designed to “compete” in that wider context. The democratization of production and distribution is central to the transformative effect of the Internet on society, yet potentially conflicts with healthcare’s need for an evidence base and safe practice. This is a core challenge for healthcare on the Internet. 
%R 10.2196/jmir.8.3.e24
%U http://www.jmir.org/2006/3/e24/
%U https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.8.3.e24