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Three Professions Come Together For An Interdisciplinary Approach To 3d Printing: Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, And Medical Librarianship, Joan Wagner, Laurel Scheinfeld, Blanche Leeman, Keith Pardini, Jamie Saragossi, Katie Flood
Three Professions Come Together For An Interdisciplinary Approach To 3d Printing: Occupational Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, And Medical Librarianship, Joan Wagner, Laurel Scheinfeld, Blanche Leeman, Keith Pardini, Jamie Saragossi, Katie Flood
Library Faculty Publications
Background: Although many libraries have offered 3D printing as a service or available technology, there is a lack of information on course-integrated programs for 3D printing in which the library played a primary role. Therefore, librarians at the Touro College School of Health Sciences began exploring 3D printing for inclusion in the occupational and physical therapy curriculum. Case Presentation: The goal of this project was to educate occupational and physical therapy students and faculty about the potential applications of 3D printing in health care and provide hands-on experience, while increasing collaboration between librarians and faculty. Students’ tasks included designing and …
Lgbt Senior Health Disparities: Information Resources To Bridge The Gap, Gregg A. Stevens, Tony Nguyen, Francisco J. Fajardo
Lgbt Senior Health Disparities: Information Resources To Bridge The Gap, Gregg A. Stevens, Tony Nguyen, Francisco J. Fajardo
Library Faculty Publications
As the senior population in the United States increases, the aging LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) population should also see comparable growth rates. Health care providers and social service organizations will care for more LGBT seniors with special needs beyond the general population of older adults as they are more at risk for certain conditions. This article identifies some specific health disparities and examines several organizations that work to improve LGBT senior health by providing critical health information to LGBT older adults, caregivers, and health care professionals.
Genetics Home Reference: A Review, Jessica A. Koos, Ashley Bassett
Genetics Home Reference: A Review, Jessica A. Koos, Ashley Bassett
Library Faculty Publications
Genetics Home Reference is a free, online resource created and maintained by the National Library of Medicine. It is designed to provide genetic information to a wide variety of audiences, particularly the general public. The site consists of original information and links to other curated resources.
Trip Database: Turning Research Into Practice For Evidence-Based Care, Gregg A. Stevens, Lori Fitterling, F. Victoria Kelly
Trip Database: Turning Research Into Practice For Evidence-Based Care, Gregg A. Stevens, Lori Fitterling, F. Victoria Kelly
Library Faculty Publications
Trip Database is a freely available search engine based in the United Kingdom. Trip directs users to journal articles, practice guidelines, and other research to support evidence-based medical practice. This column includes sample searches in both the free version and in the subscription Pro version.