In this paper we draw on the existing literature to highlight the gap between academic health-
based applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and their everyday use within …

The use of geographical information systems (GIS) in a variety of application areas points to
an increasing interest in the spatial aspects of health policies. Despite the fact that most …

Abstract The term" Geographic Information Systems"(GIS) has been added to MeSH in 2003,
a step reflecting the importance and growing use of GIS in health and healthcare research …

This paper focuses on the use of geographical information systems (GIS) within primary and
secondary health care sectors in the United Kingdom in relation to wider notions of 'joined …

The National Health Service in Britain is undergoing far-reaching changes. While District
and Regional Health Authorities are currently merging, professionals agree that primary …

This paper provides an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and how
they can be used. It reviews the current state of GIS use in health care before identifying the …

Around the world health professionals and authorities, in many cases, do not have the ability
to visualize health related spatial information to make timely decisions. The high cost of …

The development of locally-based healthcare initiatives, such as community health
coalitions that focus on capacity building programs and multi-faceted responses to long-term …

The short paper provides an overview on how geographic issues have become increasingly
relevant to public health research and policy, particularly through the lens of geographic …

Background The purpose of this literature review is to understand geographical information
systems (GISs) and how they can be applied to public health informatics, medical informatics …