A systematic literature review on Health Recommender Systems

Health Information Systems are becoming an important platform for healthcare services. In this context, Health Recommender Systems (HRS) are presented as complementary tools in decision making processes in healthcare services. Health Recommender Systems increase usability of technologies and reduce information overload in processes. In this paper, a literature review was conducted by following a review procedure. Major approaches in HRS were outlined and findings were discussed. The paper presented current developments in the market, challenges and opportunities regarding to HRS and emerging approaches. It is believed that this study is an illuminating start-up point for HRS literature review.