Implementing a Web-based information resource at an inner-city community church: lessons learned

Comput Inform Nurs. 2002 Nov-Dec;20(6):244-50. doi: 10.1097/00024665-200211000-00011.

Abstract

The objective of this project was to develop and implement electronic access to HIV/AIDS information resources at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, CA. This involved developing tailored Web-based access to the relevant information for the Glide Clinic patients. In addition, the project deployed workstations in 2 clinic areas and provided support to clinic patients as they learned to access the information resources. This article describes the experience with information retrieval in a clinic setting for underserved patients, including lessons learned, effective strategies, and anecdotes of effect on patients. Required nursing informatics competencies in this particular area are also addressed.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude to Health
  • Community Health Centers / organization & administration*
  • HIV Infections* / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections* / psychology
  • HIV Infections* / therapy
  • Health Services Research
  • Humans
  • Information Centers / organization & administration*
  • Information Services / organization & administration*
  • Internet / organization & administration*
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Protestantism
  • San Francisco
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Urban Health Services / organization & administration*