1. August 2004 Bookmark This: Web Resources for the Busy HIV/AIDS Practitioner Nicolé Mandel Linda S. Podhurst, PhD

2. 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

3. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets HIV/AIDS News

4. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News  AETC National Resource Center Treatment News: www.aidsetc.org –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

5. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News  HIV InSite: hivinsite.ucsf.edu –International coverage –Prevention topics –Research, basic science advances

6. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News  Aidsmap: www.aidsmap.org –U.K.-based non-profit –Immediate dissemination of breaking news –Treatment-focused analysis –Coverage spans state-of-the-art to resource- constrained settings

7. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: HIV/AIDS News Updates  Subscription services –Kaisernetwork.org: www.kaisernetwork.org –CDC Prevention News Update: www.cdcnpin.org –Aidsmap: www.aidsmap.org

8. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Training Resources

9. 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 www.aidsetc.org

10. 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

11. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities – AETCs

12. 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

13. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities  Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs): www.nattc.org –14 regional centers –Programs, distance learning, technology transfer, resources

14. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets: Training Opportunities  Regional Training Centers (RTCs): http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/titlex/ofp-training- 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

15. 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

16. 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 www.aidsetc.org

17. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Online Reference Tools

18. August 2004 Online Reference Tools  Databases –Pubmed – medical literature –HIV InSite – ARV drug interactions  Ask a colleague  Discussion groups –Expert QA

19. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Practical Tools

20. 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

21. August 2004 Internet Best-Bets Evaluating Online Information

22. 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

23. 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