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OncoLink: a multimedia oncology information resource on the Internet
E L Buhle1, J W Goldwein, I Benjamin
1University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1994
Summary
OncoLink is the first multimedia web server providing comprehensive cancer information for healthcare professionals and patients. Its success demonstrates a strong international demand for easily accessible, high-quality online oncology resources.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Informatics
- Internet Technologies
Background:
- The need for accessible, centralized cancer information for both patients and healthcare providers.
- Limitations of traditional information dissemination methods in oncology.
- The emergence of the World Wide Web (WWW) and hypertext as potential solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish OncoLink, a pioneering multimedia WWW and gopher server for cancer information.
- To link individuals, computers, and information in an accessible hypertext format.
- To provide comprehensive and timely oncology information for diverse user groups.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multimedia World Wide Web (WWW) and gopher server.
- Implementation of hypertext and multimedia features for enhanced user experience.
- Linking to other relevant internet resources for comprehensive coverage.
Main Results:
- OncoLink, launched in March 1994, serves as a central hub for cancer-related information.
- The server has experienced significant global usage, averaging over 36,000 accesses per month.
- Preliminary data suggests a preference for multimedia and hypertext content over text-only resources.
Conclusions:
- Electronic dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed cancer information is highly valued.
- OncoLink has proven to be a useful and widely recognized international resource.
- The platform effectively meets the information needs of patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.
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