With all of the interest in new online and mobile tools, libraries are definitely hoping to expand services to meet the needs (and wants) of many of our patrons. We are not the only profession that is looking to these to improve services and expand our outreach to new patrons. Today's Providence Journal had a really interesting article about how area hospitals are using mobile technology to help with treatment of addictive behaviors and other conditions.
The article is called Cell phones could help you quit smoking and was written by Felice J. Freyer, the Journal's medical writer. The articles highlight how those trying to quit smoking receive helpful reminders and supportive comments at certain key time frames to support their attempts to quite smoking. Apparently, the cost is really not all that limited since the expense expended would equal a less-directed media campaign that would be less interactive with those hoping to receive successful treatment.
Later portions of the article talk abotu similar related programs at hospitals in other parts of RI or New England.
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