Through a review of current literature and by providing statistics regarding mental health and
its impact on people, this article emphasizes the critical role of reference librarians in …

Problem Pediatric specialty services are often geographically concentrated in urban areas,
leaving up to 1 in 5 rural-dwelling children in the United States without access to advanced …

Healthcare provision in rural areas is a global challenge, characterised by a dispersed
patient population, difficulties in the recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals …

Background: Despite the potential for telemedicine in public libraries to expand health care
access to those living a long distance from care and in broadband poor areas, there are few …

Digital health disparities continue to affect marginalized populations, especially older adults,
individuals with low-income, and racial/ethnic minorities, intensifying the challenges these …

Despite inequitable access to telemedicine video visits for those lacking home-based
broadband and the ability of public libraries to address this gap, the adoption of …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the WISE (Women in
the South-East) Telehealth Network. Design A follow-up survey design was used to …

Background: Telehealth use remains high following the COVID-19 pandemic, but patient
satisfaction with telehealth care is unclear. Methods: We used cross-sectional data from the …

In this chapter explores how libraries leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance their
services, accessibility, and user engagement. It begins by highlighting technologies like …

Specialty care is a critical component of the healthcare system in the United States (US).
Despite the frequency and importance of specialty referrals, disparities accessing specialty …