Wiley-Blackwell Creative Computing in Health and Social Care

The personal computer is now a commonplace resource in health care and social work, particularly as a result of the development of educational, therapeutic, and patient–related information systems. This is a practical handbook for those working in the health and social services who wish to develop their knowledge of computer applications in their professional lives to help them turn their clinical or professional expertise into a computer resource. The approach throughout the book is to consider the human problem and then look at the practical application with the computer. Synopsis This handbook has been designed for those working in the health and social services who need to develop their knowledge of the computer and its potential applications. It demonstrates how computers can contribute to the solution of a range of problems encountered in the working environment. From the Back Cover The personal computer is now commonplace in health care and social work, with growing potential as an educational and therapeutic resource. Creative Computing in Health and Social Care is a practical and jargon–free handbook which offers: Methods and tools for developing problem–solving programs for patients and clients Appraisal of existing computer systems in health and social care Problem–driven, rather than software–driven, approach Case studies in program development by practitioners Disk with samples of programs described in the book As such it is a hands–on guide for those working in the health and social services who wish to develop their computing skills and knowledge for use in patient and client care.