Feeling Connected-Providing Computer Support, Access and Training to Patients in a Complex Continuing Care and Palliative Care Hospital
Title:
Feeling Connected-Providing Computer Support, Access and Training to Patients in a Complex Continuing Care and Palliative Care Hospital
Author:
Gigliotti, Sharon A.
Appeared in:
Journal of hospital librarianship
Paging:
Volume 3 (2003) nr. 2 pages 69-77
Year:
2003-12-01
Contents:
This article depicts the transformation of a traditional, staff-only library into a facility that promotes shared learning using technology for patients and families in a complex continuing care and palliative care hospital. The transition includes a new learning centre design and development of an outreach strategy, communication plan, integrated referral system, patient assessments and adaptations to meet physical needs, implementation of a teaching philosophy, and volunteer training. Individual patient stories illustrate how an interactive learning centre responds successfully to patient desires, their need to feel empowered and live a vital, engaged life in the hospital as home setting.
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