August 2004 Bookmark This: Web Resources for the Busy HIV/AIDS Practitioner Nicolé Mandel Linda S. Podhurst, PhD
August 2004 Objectives Highlight the best sources for HIV/AIDS clinical news, updates, and training opportunities Review popular online reference tools such as PDAs, databases Identify practical tools for clinicians and educators, including culturally-competent patient education materials Discuss key criteria for evaluating online information
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets HIV/AIDS News
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News AETC National Resource Center Treatment News: –Selected from 50+ online news services –Targeted for relevance to U.S. clinical practice and provider education –Journal Scan – monthly review, summary, and commentary of key clinical literature
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News HIV InSite: hivinsite.ucsf.edu –International coverage –Prevention topics –Research, basic science advances
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News Aidsmap: –U.K.-based non-profit –Immediate dissemination of breaking news –Treatment-focused analysis –Coverage spans state-of-the-art to resource- constrained settings
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News Updates Subscription services –Kaisernetwork.org: –CDC Prevention News Update: –Aidsmap:
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Training Resources
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities – AETCs 11 regional centers 130 local performance sites serving all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and six U.S.- affiliated Pacific Jurisdictions
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities – AETCs Targeted training Expert clinical consultation Intensive clinical rotations Workshops and seminars Hands-on supervised clinical experience Capacity-building and TA
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities – AETCs
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers (PTCs): depts.washington.edu/nnptc –13 centers –Programs, preceptorships, online courses –Experiential learning –Prevention emphasis
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs): –14 regional centers –Programs, distance learning, technology transfer, resources
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities Regional Training Centers (RTCs): grantees-listing.html –10 centers –Topics cover reproductive, clinical, contraceptive management, supervisory, health education, HIV risk/harm reduction –Target audience – healthcare providers in family planning, maternal and child health, gynecology, and other reproductive health programs
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities Online training (see handout for addresses) –AETCs –STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers –IAS-USA –Medline –Clinical Care Options –AMA –The Body Pro
August 2004 Online Reference Tools PDA = Personal Digital Assistant –Palm, Blackberry, i-PAQ –In-hand references and databases Drug dosages, interactions Resistance mutations Treatment guidelines –Current listing of HIV-related PDA applications at
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Online Reference Tools
August 2004 Online Reference Tools Databases –Pubmed – medical literature –HIV InSite – ARV drug interactions Ask a colleague Discussion groups –Expert QA
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Practical Tools
August 2004 Practical Tools Pocket guides, charts, risk assessment tools, diagnostic tools, interview guides Patient education fact sheets and brochures Program and service delivery evaluation tools Training tips and tools
August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Evaluating Online Information
August 2004 Evaluating Online Information Consider the source! –Funder or sponsor –Author credentials and affiliation Date of publication or review –Is the information time-sensitive or fairly static? Appropriate citations Evidence-based approach
August 2004 Summary Key web sites serve as gateways –Emerging information –Clinical decision support –Reference tools –Continuing education opportunities Criteria for assessing online information similar to journal article review criteria