Browsing by Subject "information"

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    Chronic pain: information resources on the internet
    (Haworth, 2010-01) McGuire, Lisa A
    Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than one month after onset, or pain that recurs after onset of injury or illness. Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain conditions, whether from diseases such as diabetes or HIV infection, or as a result from injured nerves, bones, or other tissues. The socioeconomic burden of chronic pain is immense. Estimates of the economic impact alone from healthcare expenses, lost productivity, and lost wages are $100 billion annually. This article provides a general overview of non-cancer causes of chronic pain symptoms, conditions, disease burden, and treatments. Authoritative web sites for chronic pain information and patient resources are included.
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    Transforming the University: Preliminary Report of the Knowledge Management Technology Task Force
    (University of Minnesota, 2006-03-27) Olson, Debra; Perkowski, Linda
    The deliverable generated by the Knowledge Management Task Force is a plan for an Academic Health Center knowledge management system that is supported by technology, is continually assessed, and is delivered within a culture comprised of specific, supportive features.
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    What is the Value of Knowing the Value of Water?
    (2019-08) Handmaker, Orli
    This qualitative value of information study seeks to understand why decades worth of information on the economic and social values of clean water has yet to be incorporated into mainstream decision-making. I conducted interviews across private, non-profit, and state government organizations throughout Minnesota to understand how these institutions consider water value information and to discern the factors that determine its utility, relevance, and influence in diverse decision-contexts. I found that all sectors acknowledge the value of clean water, but that awareness of clean water value does not always lead to actions. Challenges with the accessibility, relevance, and credibility of water value information minimize its utility in decision-making; improved collaboration and communication between researchers and decision-makers will help address these barriers. My findings illuminate the shortcomings of economic valuation and highlight how future research can be more influential.