Q method의 주관성 분석을 이용한 유헬스의 정의

Abstract

Objective: This study attempted to analyze and to give a concrete form of u‐Health concept which has very broad and diverse definitions until now, because of the newness of the concept. Method: Q method was adopted to unravel the concept, and 50 Q‐statements were selected and rated by 48 P‐samples, and the resulting data were analyzed by factor analysis of SPSS. Result: Six factors were drawn as to Potentiality, Functionality, Technology, Integrity, Futuristic and Consumer‐centered. The concept u‐Health was defined as Futuristic functional healthcare service which is consumercentered and has enormous potentiality utilizing technology. Conclusion: Based on the definition, u‐Health should be expanded and extended crossover the boundaries of disciplines and professionals to make it the real fruition of Consilience.