Internet technology in service of personal health care management: Patient perspective

Journal of Technology in Human Services

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 79-92

  Seçkin, Gül ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cancer; Internet discussion groups; Knowledge; Participation

Indexed keywords

EID: 71049168914     PISSN: 15228835     EISSN: 15228991     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228830902749179     Document Type: Article

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