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ABSTRACT: Social media and patient self-management: not all sites are created equal.

This paper compares two social media sites that aim to support patients to enhance self-management. The first site, PatientsLikeMe is a well established global site designed to allow peer-to-peer communication between people with similar conditions. The second, HealthShare, is a recently developed site for Australians described as "Australias Social Health

Posted on 18 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Patient Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

RESOURCE: A Review of Flipped Learning

As technologies and broadband become more widely available and as the focus on integrating technology into learning increases, interest in Flipped Learning will likely continue to grow. In recognition of this interest, the Flipped Learning Network, with the support of Pearson Education and researchers at George Mason University, undertook a

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Joel Selzer
In Education Technology, Online Learning

ABSTRACT: Literacy, cognitive function, and health: results of the LitCog study.

BACKGROUND: Emerging evidence suggests the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes could be explained by cognitive abilities. OBJECTIVE: To investigate to what degree cognitive skills explain associations between health literacy, performance on common health tasks, and functional health status. DESIGN: Two face-to-face, structured interviews spaced a week apart with three health literacy assessments and

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Patient Education, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

ABSTRACT: Recent trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists.

OBJECTIVE:To estimate current trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists in relation to the Maintenance of Certification program.METHODS:A validated questionnaire was mailed to 1,030 randomly selected physicians of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Participants were asked about current practices and

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Resources

ABSTRACT: Teaching professionalism in medical education: A Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) systematic review. BEME Guide No. 25.

Introduction: We undertook a systematic review to identify the best evidence for how professionalism in medicine should be taught. Methods: Eligible studies included any articles published between 1999 and 2009 inclusive. We reviewed papers presenting viewpoints and opinions as well as empirical research. We performed a comparative and thematic synthesis

Posted on 15 Jul 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Resources

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RESOURCE: A Review of Flipped Learning

ABSTRACT: Literacy, cognitive function, and health: results of the LitCog study.

ABSTRACT: Recent trends in continuing medical education among obstetrician-gynecologists.

ABSTRACT: Teaching professionalism in medical education: A Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) systematic review. BEME Guide No. 25.

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