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Improving community well-being through collaborative initiatives at a medical library
Melissa C Funaro1, Rahil Rojiani2, Melanie J Norton3
1Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT, melissa.funaro@yale.edu.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|July 2, 2019
Summary
Medical libraries can support healthcare professionals
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Library and Information Science
- Medical Education
Background:
- Healthcare professionals experience significant stress impacting well-being.
- Libraries are adapting to serve community needs in digital environments.
- Identifying opportunities to improve health and well-being is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate wellness initiatives for healthcare professionals.
- To explore the role of libraries in supporting mental and physical health.
- To provide a model for other medical libraries.
Main Methods:
- Development of a group mindfulness program.
- Creation of a dedicated self-care space.
- Evaluation through surveys and usage data.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of two collaborative wellness initiatives.
- Positive survey responses and high program attendance.
- Demonstrated diverse use of the self-care space.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative wellness initiatives can effectively support healthcare professionals.
- Medical libraries can play a vital role in community well-being.
- This case report offers a blueprint for similar library-led interventions.
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