“E-health refers to all forms of electronic health care delivered over the internet, ranging from informational, educational, and commercial “products” to direct services offered by professionals, nonprofessionals, businesses, or consumers themselves” (Maheu et al., 2001, p3). The World Health Organization (WHO) defines E-Health as “the use of information and communication technologies for health.”
Often used interchangeably with telehealth, e-health is the broader umbrella term that includes telehealth and the overall integration of technology in health care. Examples of e-health include (not are not limited to): telehealth, telemedicine, consumer wearable fitness trackers, remote health monitoring, electronic health records (EHR).
Additional Resources:
- Maheu, M. M., Whitten, P., & Allen, A. (2001). E-Health, Telehealth, and Telemedicine: A Guide to Startup and Success. Jossey-Bass. P. 3-4
World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/ehealth/en/)