Mayo Clinic Case Study
Mayo Clinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161 http://web.archive.org/web/20090303130702/http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ99999 Format is clear and comprehensible and navigation is straightforward and very user-friendly.
1) Credibility
This website is affiliated with the world renowned Mayo Clinic. A trustworthy site of useful health information with reputable, nonprofit sources with no agenda or bias other than the distribution of information - provides information from reputable sources and cites the names and credentials of authors for each article published. Where particular articles do not list a specific author, resources are listed to show where the information originated.
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credible authorship present – i.e. authorship and credentials for each author cited.
An extensive list of credible authors; competent and experienced contributors in the field of Alzheimer’s research and facilitators in the education and understanding of this devastating disease – they bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their respective field of specialty.
Organizational authorship from prestigious and highly reputed organizations.
Several authors hold esteemed and highly-ranking positions at various affiliated institutions. As well, clear access to peer-reviewed journals and articles for each author is cited. Contacts are clearly provided for each author, through the main portal of the website. Some authors conduct an online blog through which they may communicate with patrons and researchers of this topic on an ongoing basis.
e.g. Dr. Glenn Smith is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease. He is a professor of psychology at highly respected College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, a division co-chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, and principal investigator of the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Education and Information Transfer Core.
Angela Lunde is a member of the Alzheimer's Association board of directors and co-chair of the annual Minnesota Dementia Conference. She is a member of the Dementia Behavior Assessment and Response Team (D-BART), a multidisciplinary outreach service assisting professional and family caregivers in understanding and managing difficult behaviors often present in
dementia.
2)Accuracy
Web content is continuously evaluated to ensure up-to-date accuracy and relevancy, as medicine is a progressively ever-changing field, and strides in the understanding of Alzheimer’s causes and potential for cure are rampant. Information is constantly updated to reflect this. The information provided and meant to educate is detailed and comprehensive (no vague assertions ) aimed at both the layperson and health professionals. Dates are also posted for any revisions and any edited information.
3)Reasonableness
A valued source of fair and objective information meant to inform and educate. No clear bias detected other than to impart knowledge and understanding to the public. Reasoned information based on tested facts and theories as well as ongoing research and the commitment to inform any and all progress made on this topic. The Mayo Clinic comes across as a source intent on engaging the subject thoughtfully and reasonably - concerned with the truth. There are no sweeping statements with regards to all-out prevention of Alzheimer’s yet openness and objectivity to the possibility of a cure is always present.
4)Support
Organizational support and available corroboration of its claims are provided. Specific documentation supplied as convincing evidence to its claims. I was able to locate more than two other sources (at times, several other sources) that supported the topic.
Documentation of claims supported and supplied via links.
Contacts for authors clearly established in the event one may wish to contact for further clarification. In addition, may authors hold expert blogs with which to engage the public's participation.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-disease/DS00161 http://web.archive.org/web/20090303130702/http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ99999 Format is clear and comprehensible and navigation is straightforward and very user-friendly.
1) Credibility
This website is affiliated with the world renowned Mayo Clinic. A trustworthy site of useful health information with reputable, nonprofit sources with no agenda or bias other than the distribution of information - provides information from reputable sources and cites the names and credentials of authors for each article published. Where particular articles do not list a specific author, resources are listed to show where the information originated.
Actual …show more content…
credible authorship present – i.e. authorship and credentials for each author cited.
An extensive list of credible authors; competent and experienced contributors in the field of Alzheimer’s research and facilitators in the education and understanding of this devastating disease – they bring a wealth of experience and expertise in their respective field of specialty.
Organizational authorship from prestigious and highly reputed organizations.
Several authors hold esteemed and highly-ranking positions at various affiliated institutions. As well, clear access to peer-reviewed journals and articles for each author is cited. Contacts are clearly provided for each author, through the main portal of the website. Some authors conduct an online blog through which they may communicate with patrons and researchers of this topic on an ongoing basis.
e.g. Dr. Glenn Smith is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in Alzheimer's disease. He is a professor of psychology at highly respected College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, a division co-chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, and principal investigator of the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Education and Information Transfer Core.
Angela Lunde is a member of the Alzheimer's Association board of directors and co-chair of the annual Minnesota Dementia Conference. She is a member of the Dementia Behavior Assessment and Response Team (D-BART), a multidisciplinary outreach service assisting professional and family caregivers in understanding and managing difficult behaviors often present in
dementia.
2)Accuracy
Web content is continuously evaluated to ensure up-to-date accuracy and relevancy, as medicine is a progressively ever-changing field, and strides in the understanding of Alzheimer’s causes and potential for cure are rampant. Information is constantly updated to reflect this. The information provided and meant to educate is detailed and comprehensive (no vague assertions ) aimed at both the layperson and health professionals. Dates are also posted for any revisions and any edited information.
3)Reasonableness
A valued source of fair and objective information meant to inform and educate. No clear bias detected other than to impart knowledge and understanding to the public. Reasoned information based on tested facts and theories as well as ongoing research and the commitment to inform any and all progress made on this topic. The Mayo Clinic comes across as a source intent on engaging the subject thoughtfully and reasonably - concerned with the truth. There are no sweeping statements with regards to all-out prevention of Alzheimer’s yet openness and objectivity to the possibility of a cure is always present.
4)Support
Organizational support and available corroboration of its claims are provided. Specific documentation supplied as convincing evidence to its claims. I was able to locate more than two other sources (at times, several other sources) that supported the topic.
Documentation of claims supported and supplied via links.
Contacts for authors clearly established in the event one may wish to contact for further clarification. In addition, may authors hold expert blogs with which to engage the public's participation.