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T Singarella

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PubMed1998

The evolution of modern technology and its societal impact on biocommunications in academe.

A perspective is presented on how communications technology has evolved over the last century and has resulted in the digital revolution and information explosion affecting biocommunications today. The paper includes three sections: historical perspective, current situation, and future direction. The relationship between information technology and societal factors impacting on higher education, health care, and the field of biocommunications is discussed and suggestions made for understanding and coping with this change.

Communication↗
PubMed1993

The effects of electronic mail on communication in two health sciences institutions.

A study was done during 1991-1992 to determine the perceived impact of electronic mail (E-mail) relative to other forms of communication in health sciences institutions. E-mail subscribers at two major health sciences institutions were sent 2919 surveys, and 823 (28%) completed survey instruments were returned. A significant positive impact of E-mail was found relative to other forms of communication (e.g., paper, phone) with regard to E-mail messaging, response rates, influence, value, formality, perceptions, errors in communication, cost-effectiveness, communication style, and other factors. Areas where no differences were found between communication mechanisms were also revealing. Technical problems, maintenance, and confidentiality of E-mail messaging were not found to be significant problems. Trends, value, and impact of E-mail use in health sciences institutions are also discussed.

Academic Medical Centers↗
PubMed1993

Computer utilization trends in biomedical illustration.

A national study was designed to determine computer utilization trends in biomedical art and illustration in North America. In the fall of 1991, 453 surveys were mailed to the Association of Medical Illustrators and the Association of Biomedical Communications Directors; 112 (25%) completed survey forms were returned. The survey compares similarities and differences between the groups with regard to the impact (e.g., staffing, time, cost, and quality control) of computer technology (e.g., hardware, software) on biomedical artwork in the health sciences.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1991

An academic department of health informatics: a vision for the 21st century.

The purpose of this article is to share the vision of an academic health science center in creating a centralized academic and service Department of Health Informatics. To do this, we will present background on the institution, a brief discussion of informatics (including medical and health informatics), and then look in-depth at the Department of Health Informatics, including its mission, goals, organizational structure and operations.

Computer User Training↗
PubMed1991

Videodisc technology trends in the health sciences: revisited.

This paper describes a national study to determine levels and kinds of videodisc utilization in health science institutions throughout North America. In the winter of 1989, 922 surveys were mailed to six different health science professional groups; 244 (26%) completed survey forms were returned. A comparison between this survey and one conducted by the authors in 1987 clearly shows that videodisc technology for medical education is varied and expanding within academic health science centers in North America.

Follow-Up Studies↗
PubMed1991

Videodisc technology trends in academic health sciences libraries.

This paper describes a national survey designed to determine trends in videodisc use, development, and production in academic health sciences libraries throughout North America. In the winter of 1989, 131 four-page survey instruments went to library directors in academic health sciences institutions. Of these, 63 (48%) survey forms were completed and returned. Survey results indicated a wide range of videodisc technology use and development and a growing production of both Level I and Level III videodiscs within academic health sciences libraries. Videodisc technology delivery for student use was centralized within many medical libraries, although videodisc development was not centralized within academic health sciences centers. Most libraries (67%) have purchased videodisc technology and over one fourth (28%) are repurposing a videodisc within their institution. Over one fourth (25%) of respondents have already begun to develop their own videodisc software, and almost one fourth (24%) of respondents have a Level III videodisc in production. Clearly the use and development of videodisc technology for biomedical instruction is expanding within academic health sciences libraries.

Libraries, Medical↗
PubMed1988

Videodisc utilization trends in the health sciences.

This paper describes a national survey designed to determine trends in videodisc utilization in academic health science centers throughout North America. In the fall of 1986, we mailed 1,449 four-page survey instruments to five different professional groups within health science institutions. Of those surveys, 247 (17%) were completed and returned. Survey results indicate a wide range of videodisc technology utilization. The role of interactive video technology for biomedical instruction is clearly expanding.

Costs and Cost Analysis↗
PubMed1986

Cost recovery: the business of biomedical communications.

This article undertakes an exploration of the issue of mandated cost recovery for biocommunications units in state-supported university medical centers. A rationale for cost recovery and variables associated with cost recovery are examined. A list of the advantages and disadvantages for cost recovery is provided. Discussion centers on ability to and constraints in generating dollars in biocommunications units and possible long-range ramifications for the field.

Academic Medical Centers↗
PubMed1986

The case of the Egyptian mummy head.

This article describes how biocommunicators became an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of health sciences professionals charged with learning more about an ancient Egyptian mummy head. Presented and discussed are events and activities concerning the discovery of a 2,000 year old mummy head, the development and interactions of the interdisciplinary team, and the involvement of biocommunicators and their efforts to research and reconstruct through airbrush illustrations how the mummy head would have appeared prior to mummification.

Communication↗
PubMed1982

Ethics revisited; further ethical explorations for biocommunicators.

This article explores further ethical considerations for biocommunicators. The focus is on professionalization and the need for professional standards to guide conduct and decisions. What makes formation of an ethical code for the profession of biocommunications desirable? Examples of issues facing the profession and general areas which may need to be examined in order to form a code are considered in relation to a philosophy of professionalism. The pros and cons of forming an ethics code are discussed. The authors call upon biomedical communications professionals to conscientiously deliberate the advantage or disadvantages of a code of ethics to the future of their profession.

Communication↗