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Jennifer A Byrnes1, Tracy A Kulick, Diane G Schwartz

  • 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Box 697, 601 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, New York 14642, USA. jennifer_byrnes@urmc.rochester.edu

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Health care professionals in underserved areas improved patient care by accessing medical information online. Training in PubMed and internet searching enhanced evidence-based medicine practices and information seeking.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Access to medical information is crucial for effective patient care.
  • Medically underserved areas often face significant barriers to accessing up-to-date health information.
  • Digital health information resources can bridge gaps in clinical knowledge and decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a project providing computer resources and internet access to healthcare professionals in underserved clinical settings.
  • To train healthcare providers in utilizing online resources like PubMed for evidence-based medicine and clinical decision support.
  • To assess the impact of enhanced information access on healthcare professionals' information-seeking behaviors and patient care.

Main Methods:

  • A collaborative project provided computer hardware, internet access, and training to 14 clinical practice sites in underserved areas.

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  • Training focused on searching PubMed, accessing patient education materials, continuing education, and professional networking.
  • Participants' computer and database search skills were assessed pre-training, and information-seeking behaviors were evaluated post-training.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated favorable changes in information-seeking behavior following the training.
    • There was an increased frequency of conducting MEDLINE and internet searches for work-related information.
    • The project successfully equipped healthcare professionals with tools to access quality, cost-effective medical information.

    Conclusions:

    • Providing computer resources and internet access significantly improves healthcare professionals' ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
    • Targeted training enhances clinicians' skills in utilizing digital health information for better patient care.
    • Such initiatives are vital for improving healthcare delivery in medically underserved regions.