Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- E-Health(also: eHealth, Electronic Health)
- The use of information and communication technologies for health services, including electronic health records, telemedicine, mobile health applications, and patient portals. E-health aims to improve healthcare access, efficiency, and quality, but accessibility barriers in…
- Health Informatics(also: Medical Informatics, Clinical Informatics)
- The interdisciplinary field concerned with the design, development, and use of information technology and systems to improve healthcare delivery, management, and outcomes. Health informatics encompasses electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, patient…
- Informal Caregiver(also: Family Caregiver, Unpaid Caregiver)
- A person, typically a family member, friend, or neighbor, who provides unpaid assistance to someone with a disability, chronic illness, or age-related needs. Informal caregivers often help with daily activities, health management, and navigating information systems such as…
- Patient Portal(also: Electronic Health Portal, Health Portal)
- A secure online platform that gives patients access to their personal health information, such as medical records, lab results, medication lists, and appointment summaries. Patient portals are intended to improve patient engagement and health management, but they often present…
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