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Part of the National Institutes of Health, nlm is the provider of PubMed gov, MedlinePlus gov, and many other health information resources
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88% of online searchers look for health information 88% of online searchers look for health information Over half of online health searchers later discussed information with their doctors Half of all searches are based on discussions with doctors Harris Poll, “Cyberchondriacs” on the Rise? August 4, 2010
Health professional = 86% Health professional = 86% Friend or family member = 68% Internet=57% Books or other print material=54% Insurance provider=33% Other source=5% Source: Pew Internet and American Life Project
How does MedlinePlus differ from popular search engines and commercial health sites? How does MedlinePlus differ from popular search engines and commercial health sites?
Debuted in 1998 with 22 health topics, now there are over 800 topics Debuted in 1998 with 22 health topics, now there are over 800 topics Designed to be appealing and easy to use Not a search engine, but a current collection of the best links to health information Adheres to strict quality guidelines
Key word versus phrase searching Key word versus phrase searching - - renal cell cancer = 985 results
- - “renal cell cancer” = 24 results
Boolean searching ( OR, NOT ) - - ”weight loss” NOT surgery
- - “weight loss” “gastric bypass” (AND is the default)
Use the asterisk to search for word variations - - lymph* (lymphoma, lymphatic, lymphedema)
People use different search strategies - Type keywords in search box
- Scan list of topics
- Click on meaningful icons or visually appealing images
- Browse pages
- No matter how someone searches, they will find information on MedlinePlus!
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One out of _____ American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below. One out of _____ American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below. The average American reads at about the 8th grade level, yet most health care materials are written above the ____ grade level.
One out of 5 American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below. One out of 5 American adults reads at the 5th grade level or below. The average American reads at about the 8th grade level, yet most health care materials are written above the 10th grade level. Source: Partnership for Clear Health Communication, National Patient Safety Foundation http://www.npsf.org/askme3/pdfs/STATS_GLANCE_EN.pdf
Ability to obtain and understand health information, and to act on that information 1 in 3 adults have Basic or Below Basic skills
Easy-to-read Resources Easy-to-read Resources Plain language information from government agencies and health organizations Interactive Tutorials with audio, images, and text at 6th grade level
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer Version 100 English and Spanish monographs Herbals, dietary supplements, and how they work Effectiveness ratings for different indications Safety concerns, including precautions ,warnings and possible interactions with medications, foods, and other herbs and supplements Extensive lists of references, with links to PubMed
Assess your risk for health conditions Assess your risk for health conditions For all ages
Help your patrons be informed health information searchers Help your patrons be informed health information searchers Encourage them to ask questions Be an advocate for health
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