An example of health literacy and reduction of perceived post-operative pain
Viewing a pre-op video of what to do and expect may result in less pain and more patient involvement.
Read MoreSpring remodeling project: beginning to look like offices!
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Slideshow of library remodeling project, with spaces looking more like offices every day.
Read MoreFather and son dabbling in landscape: first Eccles Library gallery exhibit
Eccles Library opens the library gallery with its first exhibit: “Mauger: a father and son dabbling in landscape.”
Read MoreResearchers and information literacy
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Discussion of the SCONUL 7 Pillars of Information literacy as applied to research, and how the research process would benefit from librarian input at the beginning, prior to gathering information.
Read MoreJargon-free doctor-patient communication: Ask Me 3
Patients can ask 3 simple questions to improve doctor-patient communication. And doctors need encouragement and compensation for taking time to assure their patients understand healthcare issues and instructions.
Read MoreHome visitation, depression and health literacy
Depressed parents’ health literacy skills can improve through home visitation per a recent study using open access public data.
Read MoreAddressing health literacy gaining traction
As mentioned previously, health literacy is “the ability to get information, understand it, and use information to lower risk and better health.” People “with low health literacy are more likely […]
Read MoreDoctor’s Toolbag: an evidence based clinical decision support app
The Doctor’s Toolbag is an evidence-based clinical decision support app for iPhone and iPod touch. iMedicalApps offers a good review of its strengths and weaknesses.
Read MoreBreast cancer online decision tool
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New online decision tool from Stanford for women at risk of breast and ovarian cancer due to BRCA gene mutation.
Read MoreCritical health literacy: a review and critical analysis
Discussion of recent research article on the strengths and weaknesses of health literacy as a topic.
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