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Journal of education for library …, Jan 1, 2001

Abstract: The goal of this study is to investigate patterns of internet access via computers and ... more Abstract: The goal of this study is to investigate patterns of internet access via computers and cellular telephones among the population being served by the Drexel University Eleventh (11th) Street Health Center (Here after, the Center) and to determine which Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) will be most appropriate for delivering health care information to this population. This two-part study examines 2 concepts: 1).

Proceedings of the …, Jan 1, 2009

There has been an increasing need for developing health information systems for improving clinica... more There has been an increasing need for developing health information systems for improving clinical processes and outcomes. Deeply understanding and accurately capturing the information needs of the stakeholders is crucial to successfully designing and deploying such a system. Empirical study on "effective" methodologies for requirements analysis for information system design is one of the important aspects in design science research in information systems. In this paper, we present our case study on exploring a goal-oriented requirements analysis technique called the i* framework for eliciting and modeling the requirements for a patient wellness tracking (PWT) system in a nurse-managed health care services center. The center employs a transdisciplinary care approach for managing illnesses. The innovation and complexity in the health care approach brings about many challenges in designing a PWT system that always provides positive impacts on the current workflows at the center. The system is aimed to maintain information about a wide variety of health and wellness services provided to patients. We want to thoroughly elicit the requirements through modeling the sociotechnical environment and analyzing the goals of stakeholders through a collaborative approach. For this purpose, we explored the i* framework and introduced two adaptations in order to meet our needs in eliciting and capturing requirements. Our preliminary experience in this case study demonstrates that using the i* approach with our adaptations is a potentially effective method for eliciting, modeling, capturing, and validating the requirements of healthcare information systems.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2013

1. J Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Nov 8. pii: S0882-5963(12)00316-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2012.10. 004. [Epu... more 1. J Pediatr Nurs. 2012 Nov 8. pii: S0882-5963(12)00316-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2012.10. 004. [Epub ahead of print] An Enhanced Text4Baby Program: Capturing Teachable Moments Throughout Pregnancy. Green MK, Dalrymple PW, Turner KH, Rogers ML, Williver-Farr H, Zach L. Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions, Eleventh Street Family Health Services, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: Mkg27@drexel.edua. PMID: 23142022 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher].

Health Information & Libraries Journal, 2012

Background: The relationship between health information seeking, patient engagement and health li... more Background: The relationship between health information seeking, patient engagement and health literacy is not well understood. This is especially true in medically underserved populations, which are often viewed as having limited access to health information. Objective: To improve communication between an urban health centre and the community it serves, a team of library and information science researchers undertook an assessment of patients' level and methods of access to and use of the Internet. Methods: Data were collected in 53 face-to-face anonymous interviews with patients at the centre. Interviews were tape-recorded for referential accuracy, and data were analysed to identify patterns of access and use. Results: Seventy-two percentage of study participants reported having access to the Internet through either computers or cell phones. Barriers to Internet access were predominantly lack of equipment or training rather than lack of interest. Only 21% of those with Internet access reported using the Internet to look for health information. Conclusion: The findings suggest that lack of access to the Internet in itself is not the primary barrier to seeking health information in this population and that the digital divide exists not at the level of information access but rather at the level of information use.

Abstract As digital technology permeates contemporary life, questions about the ways in which peo... more Abstract As digital technology permeates contemporary life, questions about the ways in which people access digital resources continue to be raised. As the Pew studies show, health information remains a topic frequently sought on the Internet, but few who seek health information check the credibility or authority of the information they find (http://www. pewinternet. org/Reports/2009/8-The-Social-Life-of-Health-Information. aspx).

Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2012

ABSTRACT What will it mean to be an information professional in coming decades? How can we shape ... more ABSTRACT What will it mean to be an information professional in coming decades? How can we shape the public perception of our slice of the economy? How will job opportunities change? This panel session shares the insights from two recent conferences that brought together thought leaders from around the country to envision the future of information professionals. Panelists who are on the front lines of recruitment and who hire information professionals in different environments – biomedical, industry, and government – will then share their perspectives about information professionals. Following initial presentations, the attendees will be encouraged to pose questions to the panelists in an interactive discussion.

Pediatric Informatics: Computer Applications in Child Health, 2009

Part III The Pediatric Data-Knowledge-Care Continuum Chapter 8 Complexity in Healthcare Informati... more Part III The Pediatric Data-Knowledge-Care Continuum Chapter 8 Complexity in Healthcare Information Technology Systems 83 Willa H. Drummond, Jeffrey M. Ferranti, Christoph U. Lehmann and Donald E. Lighter Chapter 9 Pediatric Care, Safety, and Standardization 119 Anne Matlow and John MA Bohnen Chapter 10 Evidence-Based Medicine and Pediatrics 133 Donna M. D'Alessandro Chapter 11 Clinical Practice Guidelines: Supporting Decisions, Optimizing Care 149 Richard N. Shiffman Chapter 12 Diagnostic Decision Support 161 Mitchell J. ...