Using Web 2.0 for health information / edited by Paula Younger and Peter Morgan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Younger, Paula, editor.

Morgan, Peter, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health--Computer network resources.

Health.

Web 2.0.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvi, 164 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

pt. 1. The basics

1. Health information : an overview

2. Web 2.0 in healthcare information: an overview

pt. 2. Web 2.0 and the implications for health information

3. Emerging technologies in health, medical and nursing education

4. Supporting learners via Web 2.0

5. Supporting research

6. Crowdsourcing: the identification of content suitable for the developing world

7. Supporting patient needs: an overview of the potential role of Web 2.0 in patient and consumer information

8. Some ethical and legal considerations in the use of Web 2.0

pt. 3. Web applications in health information provision: some practical examples

9. Web 2.0 in health libraries

10. RSS (Really Simple Syndication): helping faculty and residents stay up to date

11. Using mashups in health information provision

12. Twitter in a hospital library

13. Using Web 2.0 to facilitate staff development

pt. 4. The future

14. Web 3.0 and health librarians: what does the future hold?

15. Conclusion

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781856049276

1856049272

OCLC:

836864319