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Distance Learning: Mobility in Medicine: Technology and Evidence-Based Practice

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Presenter:

Lindsay Blake, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Professor at Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU)
Information Services Coordinator and Clinical Librarian
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Sponsor: Statewide AHEC Network

Session Description:

Mobile devices and health-related digital applications are increasing in popularity and usefulness in clinical settings. Evidence-based practice (EBP) — the process of applying rigorous research evidence to clinical practice in conjunction with clinical knowledge and patient preferences — is a major force in both healthcare education and clinical settings. By leveraging mobile technology solutions, you can improve both the quality and delivery of healthcare. This program will provide you with an overview of the emerging mobile device options, applications, and resources.

Session Objectives:

Session participants will:

  1. Be introduced to a variety of mobile web and application based Evidence-based Practice sites.
  2. Develop the ability to distinguish between web-based mobile sites and applications and when and where to use each.
  3. Become familiar with a variety of mobile devices and how to access mobile applications and web-based mobile sites from each device.


 Technology Requirements:
Participants registering for programs should have access to the following technology for best viewing and participation:

  • Personal computer with Macintosh or Windows with 512 MB of RAM
  • Broadband internet connection such as an office LAN, DSL, or cable modem
  • Phone next to personal computer (or speaker phone if multiple people are viewing)
  • Computer speakers (built-in or attached)
  • Latest version of Adobe Flash which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/


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About Lindsay Blake, MLIS, AHIP
Lindsay Blake, MLIS, AHIP is an Assistant Professor at Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) and the Information Services Coordinator and Clinical Librarian with the Robert B, Greenblatt MD Library. She creates curriculum-based classroom and online instruction and is an expert at searching a variety of medical and nursing databases. She is a research liaison to the Colleges of Nursing, Allied Health, Medicine and MCGHealth Inc., the clinical enterprise of GHSU. At MCGHealth, she works with Residents, Faculty, Attendees and students on projects ranging from Evidence-based practice, mobile device use, literature searching, presentation preparation and use of library resources. She has created and taught a course on Evidence-based Practice for both the Georgia Nurses Association and the Medical Library Association.

 

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