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Reference services for a wellness program.

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

|January 5, 1986

Summary

This study highlights the shift towards self-directed wellness education, emphasizing community engagement. It details a collaborative initiative using educational resources and institutes to promote holistic health.

Area of Science:

Health Education
Community Health
Wellness Programs

Background:

Wellness as a concept has ancient roots but is increasingly central to modern health education.
The prevailing theory promotes self-directed wellness facilitated by educational resources rather than instructor-led approaches.
Community health initiatives are vital for disseminating wellness principles.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a collaborative community wellness initiative.
To introduce a self-directed wellness model within health education.
To document the development of a computerized health education bibliography.

Main Methods:

Collaboration between York Hospital, York Hospital Library, and York County Public Library System.
Secured funding through an LSCA Title III grant.

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Organized a series of community Wellness Institutes.

Developed a combined, computerized health education bibliography.

Main Results:

Successful establishment of community-based Wellness Institutes.
Creation of an updated, comprehensive computerized health education bibliography.
Promotion of a self-directed approach to wellness.

Conclusions:

Collaborative efforts between healthcare institutions and libraries can effectively promote community wellness.
A self-directed learning model, supported by accessible resources, is a viable approach to health education.
The developed bibliography serves as a valuable tool for ongoing health education and wellness promotion.