Consumer Health Information Services and Programs

Consumer Health Information Services and Programs
Author: M. Sandra Wood
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2016-03-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1442262745

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Consumer Health Information Programs and Services: Best Practices presents examples of successful and long-standing library programs and services that provide health information to consumers—the general public, patients, and families or patients – who seek information about health and diseases. This best practices volume brings together library programs and services currently offered in hospital libraries, public libraries, academic health sciences libraries, and standalone consumer health libraries, covering a range of topics and special programs. Advice and best practices provided by these experienced CHI librarians will help readers who are planning a new consumer health information service, or who are looking to upgrade and expand their current program or service. This best practices book will highlight successful library consumer health information programs and services, offering advice and tips about all aspects of providing health information to the general public and patients, from planning and establishing a CHI program, to offering specialized services to special populations. Readers will find both solid, tried-and-true methods for providing these services, as well as guidance on using newer, updated techniques to reach persons needing health information.

Consumer Health Information for Public Librarians

Consumer Health Information for Public Librarians
Author: Lynda Baker
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2002
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780810841994

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The book focuses on all aspects of providing consumers with health information in public libraries. It covers information needs and seeking behaviors, community analysis, collection development, advertising, outreach programs, training staff, and evaluation techniques.

Developing Consumer Health Information Services

Developing Consumer Health Information Services
Author: Alan M. Rees
Publisher: New York : R. R. Bowker
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1982
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

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Abstract: The emergence of the library as a focal point for dissemination of health information is the basis of a manual for librarians and information providers. The changing social environment that supports medical consumerism and the need for health information are discussed. The role of the library in meeting this need and the legality of providing health information to the lay person are addressed. Seven library-based consumer health education programs operating in a variety of institutional settings in the U.S. and Canada are described. A number of program functions are analyzed in depth. An overview of health information networking activities, a list of services, and publications of major federal health information clearinghouses are given. A discussion of the application of mass media and modern technology to health promotion illustrates the considerable accomplishments in this emerging new area of library and community service. (emc).

The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections

The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections
Author: Claire B. Joseph
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2018-03-22
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781442281691

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This authoritative book guides both library graduate school students and seasoned librarians from academic, health sciences, and public libraries, to develop, maintain, nurture, and advertise consumer health collections. It covers all that is involved in developing a new consumer health library.

Promoting Health

Promoting Health
Author: Task Force on Consumer Health Education
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1976
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

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Abstract: The report of the Task Force on Consumer Health Education provides guidelines to policy development in disease prevention, health promotion, and health education. The report emphasized the relation of health status to life style and the timeliness of the current challenge of consumer health education. Current programs, practices, and problems in health education are summarized and analyzed. Major themes of the report are: 1) individual behavior and life style, influenced by internal and external factors, play a major role in health, illness, disability, and premature death; 2) the individual is responsible for informed choices in health care and behavior change; 3) health education is multidisciplinary; 4) empirical research is needed to assess the long-term effects of health education; 5) substantial resources should be committed to health education; 6) the Federal Government has the responsibility to promote health education and assess the effects of national policy; and 7) health education must be rigorously researched and developed, adequately financed and throughly evaluated.

Programs and Services

Programs and Services
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN:

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Consumer Health

Consumer Health
Author: James M. Corry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 512
Release: 1983
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

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Abstract: A consumer guide/textbook provides the general public/post secondary student with factual, reliable information about medical goods and services, and aids the development or improvement of consumer skills related to value assessment, assertiveness, bargaining, data collection and analysis and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on obtaining verifiable proof of the quality of health products and services. Guidance is given for a number of health topics (e.g., to assist the proper selection of: a physician, allied health services, drugs, medical plans, funeral home, health goods, etc.). Detailed chapters cover the consumer and nutrition, consumer protection legislation, and consumer health education. Consumer skills are fostered by values clarification exercises found throughout each of the 16 chapters. (wz).

Roles and Responsibilities of Libraries in Increasing Consumer Health Literacy and Reducing Health Disparities

Roles and Responsibilities of Libraries in Increasing Consumer Health Literacy and Reducing Health Disparities
Author: Beth St. Jean
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1839093420

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This volume brings together librarians, LIS students, educators, and researchers, to discuss the many ways that information professionals and libraries serve as agents of securing health information justice.

Health Literacy and Consumer-Facing Technology

Health Literacy and Consumer-Facing Technology
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2015-10-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309376939

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The proliferation of consumer-facing technology and personal health information technology has grown steadily over the past decade, and has certainly exploded over the past several years. Many people have embraced smartphones and wearable health-monitoring devices to track their fitness and personal health information. Providers have made it easier for patients and caregivers to access health records and communicate through online patient portals. However, the large volume of health-related information that these devices can generate and input into a health record can also lead to an increased amount of confusion on the part of users and caregivers. The Institute of Medicine convened a workshop to explore health literate practices in health information technology and then provide and consider the ramifications of this rapidly growing field on the health literacy of users. Health Literacy and Consumer-Facing Technology summarizes the discussions and presentations from this workshop, highlighting the lessons presented, practical strategies, and the needs and opportunities for improving health literacy in consumer-facing technology.