Behavioral Informatics
Contact Information:
Chair: Timothy Bickmore, PhD: bickmore@ccs.neu.edu
Past Chairs: Beth Bock, PhD: bbock@lifespan.org and Tom Houston, MD, MPH: Thomas.Houston@umassmed.edu
Description/Mission Statement:
The Behavioral Informatics Special Interest Group is designed as a forum for members of the Society of Behavioral Medicine with an interest in the impact of information and communication technology on health behavior outcomes and processes. Our working definition of "Behavioral Informatics" incorporates the study of the use of these technologies by patients and health care providers as well as the design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior change interventions delivered through advanced technologies. The goal is to promote the appropriate use of technologies to improve health and healthcare.
Behavioral Informatics SIG Meeting Minutes are now available as pdf downloads.
The SIG is now developing a weblog as a discussion forum. Check it out at: http://behavioralinformatics.blogspot.com/
