Using Web 2.0 for Health Information

doi:10.29085/9781856049276

Working together is a particular strength of information professionals, in all sectors. In the area of health information in particular, the potential for using the Internet for collaborative working is immense. Since it was first formally described in 2004, what is currently known as Web 2.0 has affected every library and information sector. Web 2.0 has tremendous potential to transform health information delivery still further. Although there have been many individual articles examining Web 2.0 applications and methods of working, and there are many individual examples of best practice, substantive works that synthesise this experience in one volume are rare. This new book is designed to meet this need, by drawing together international case studies and reflections on using Web 2.0. Topics covered include: RSS to social networking, information literacy to supporting clinical care, and more. The book blends practical insights, theory and reflective approaches to offer a cohesive overview of how Web 2.0 is already changing health and medical information work. Main strands include: Enhancing medical, nursing and health education; Information literacy in a health information environment; Supporting research; Supporting clinical care; Developing a service presence using Web 2.0; and, Using social networking to develop an outreach service. Although the focus of the book is health information, it would be relevant to anyone who would like to gain an insight into this innovative and cost-effective method of delivering and sharing information. It is equally relevant for those new to Web 2.0, or those with more experience wishing to gain further insight into its application.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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Preface
pp vii-x
- By Paula Younger, Library Manager at Weston Area Health Trust in North Somerset, Peter Morgan, Head of Medical and Science Libraries, based in the Medical Library at Cambridge University Library
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Acknowledgements
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Contributors
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Glossary
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Introduction
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Part 1 - The basics
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1 - Health information: an overview
pp 3-8
- By Peter Morgan, Head of Medical and Science Libraries, based in the Medical Library at Cambridge University Library, Paula Younger, Library Manager at Weston Area Health Trust in North Somerset
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2 - Web 2.0 in healthcare information: an overview
pp 9-26
- By Paula Younger, Library Manager at Weston Area Health Trust in North Somerset
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Part 2 - Web 2.0 and the implications for health information
pp 27-28
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3 - Emerging technologies in health, medical and nursing education
pp 29-52
- By Patricia Anderson, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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4 - Supporting learners via Web 2.0
pp 53-66
- By Laura Cobus-Kuo, Health Sciences Librarian at Ithaca College since August 2010.
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5 - Supporting research
pp 67-72
- By Chris Mavergames, Web Operations Manager/Information Architect for The Cochrane Collaboration.
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6 - Crowdsourcing: the identification of content suitable for the developing world
pp 73-78
- By Jon Brassey, Director of TRIP Database Ltd and ATTRACT
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7 - Supporting patient needs: an overview of the potential role of Web 2.0 in patient and consumer information
pp 79-84
- By Paula Younger, Library Manager at Weston Area Health Trust in North Somerset
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8 - Some ethical and legal considerations in the use of Web 2.0
pp 85-92
- By Peter Morgan, Head of Medical and Science Libraries, based in the Medical Library at Cambridge University Library
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Part 3 - Web applications in health information provision: some practical examples
pp 93-94
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9 - Web 2.0 in health libraries
pp 95-106
- By Pip Divall, Clinical Librarian Service Manager at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
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10 - RSS (Really Simple Syndication): helping faculty and residents stay up to date
pp 107-114
- By Thane Chambers, University of Alberta, Dale Storie, University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, Sandy Campbell, Public Services Librarian at the University of Alberta John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, responsible for liaison to Medicine
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11 - Using mashups in health information provision
pp 115-120
- By Jukka Englund, Terkko-Meilahti Campus Library
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12 - Twitter in a hospital library
pp 121-130
- By Hannah Prince, Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow, Essex, UK.
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13 - Using Web 2.0 to facilitate staff development
pp 131-138
- By Andrew Booth, Evidence Based Information Practice at the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield., Anthea Sutton, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield., Andy Tattersall, School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield.
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Part 4 - The future
pp 139-140
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14 - Web 3.0 and health librarians: what does the future hold?
pp 141-152
- By Allan Cho, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) within the University of British Columbia Library, Dean Giustini, UBC Biomedical Branch Library located at the Vancouver General Hospital.
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15 - Conclusion
pp 153-156
- By Paula Younger, Weston Area Health Trust in North Somerset
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Index
pp 157-164
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

Preface
pp vii-x

Acknowledgements
pp xi-xii

Contributors
pp xiii-xviii

Glossary
pp xix-xxiv

Introduction
pp xxv-xxvi

Part 1 - The basics
pp 1-2

1 - Health information: an overview
pp 3-8

2 - Web 2.0 in healthcare information: an overview
pp 9-26

Part 2 - Web 2.0 and the implications for health information
pp 27-28

3 - Emerging technologies in health, medical and nursing education
pp 29-52

4 - Supporting learners via Web 2.0
pp 53-66

5 - Supporting research
pp 67-72

6 - Crowdsourcing: the identification of content suitable for the developing world
pp 73-78

7 - Supporting patient needs: an overview of the potential role of Web 2.0 in patient and consumer information
pp 79-84

8 - Some ethical and legal considerations in the use of Web 2.0
pp 85-92

Part 3 - Web applications in health information provision: some practical examples
pp 93-94

9 - Web 2.0 in health libraries
pp 95-106

10 - RSS (Really Simple Syndication): helping faculty and residents stay up to date
pp 107-114

11 - Using mashups in health information provision
pp 115-120

12 - Twitter in a hospital library
pp 121-130

13 - Using Web 2.0 to facilitate staff development
pp 131-138

Part 4 - The future
pp 139-140

14 - Web 3.0 and health librarians: what does the future hold?
pp 141-152

15 - Conclusion
pp 153-156

Index
pp 157-164

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