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The MEDLINE update on closed-circuit television
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|March 5, 1988
Summary
A new format for MEDLINE Update presentations using closed-circuit television saves time and costs for healthcare professionals. This method offers an effective alternative to traditional updates, with audience response data detailed.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Continuing Medical Education
Background:
- Traditional MEDLINE Update presentations can be resource-intensive.
- Need for efficient and cost-effective methods for disseminating medical information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an alternative format for MEDLINE Update delivery.
- To evaluate the time-saving and cost-effectiveness of using a statewide closed-circuit television network.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a statewide closed-circuit television network for MEDLINE Update.
- Description of the alternative programming format.
- Analysis of audience response to the new format.
Main Results:
- The closed-circuit television network proved to be time-saving for the audience.
- The alternative programming was found to be cost-effective.
- Differences in audience reception compared to traditional methods were observed.
Conclusions:
- Statewide closed-circuit television networks offer a viable and efficient alternative for MEDLINE Update delivery.
- This approach enhances accessibility and potentially reduces costs associated with medical information dissemination.