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Open access World Wide Web resources on urogenital infections
Konstantinos N Fragoulis1, Konstantinos Z Vardakas, Matthew E Falagas
1Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), 9 Neapoleos Street, 15123 Marousi, Athens, Greece.
Summary
Healthcare professionals can find valuable online resources for urogenital infections. This study identified 114 free, reliable websites offering up-to-date information for medical practitioners and students.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are highly prevalent, representing common hospital-acquired infections and the second most frequent infections in the general population.
- The internet offers a valuable tool for healthcare professionals to access current medical information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate reliable online resources for information on urogenital infections.
- To compile a list of accessible websites for healthcare professionals and medical students.
Main Methods:
- Systematic search of popular search engines (Google, Yahoo) for urogenital infection information.
- Review of websites from major institutions and international healthcare associations.
- Inclusion criteria: English language, open access, developed by government, academic, or professional healthcare organizations.
Main Results:
- 114 websites were selected based on predefined criteria.
- These selected sites offer valuable and up-to-date information on urogenital infections.
- The identified resources are suitable for healthcare professionals.
Conclusions:
- Numerous free online resources provide credible information on urogenital infections.
- A curated list of these internet resources can significantly benefit practitioners and medical students.
- Leveraging these digital tools enhances access to essential medical knowledge for managing common infections.
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