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Examining The Application Of Web 2.0 In Medical Related Organisations, Samuel K.W. Chu, Matsuko Woo, Ronnel B. King
Examining The Application Of Web 2.0 In Medical Related Organisations, Samuel K.W. Chu, Matsuko Woo, Ronnel B. King
Ronnel B King
Objectives: This study surveyed Web 2.0 application in three types of selected health or medical-related organisations such as university medical libraries, hospitals and non-profit medical-related organisations. Methods: Thirty organisations participated in an online survey on the perceived purposes, benefits and difficulties in using Web 2.0. A phone interview was further conducted with eight organisations (26.7%) to collect information on the use of Web 2.0. Data were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Results: Results showed that knowledge and information sharing and the provision of a better communication platform were rated as the main purposes of using Web 2.0. Time …