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International dissemination of evidence-based practice, open access and the IACAPAP textbook of child and adolescent mental health

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Dramatic changes have occurred in both publishing and teaching in the last 20 years stemming from the digital and Internet revolutions. Such changes are likely to grow exponentially in the near future aided by the trend to open access publishing. This revolution has challenged traditional publishing and teaching methods that-largely but not exclusively due to cost-are particularly relevant to professionals in low and middle income countries. The digital medium and the Internet offer boundless opportunities for teaching and training to people in disadvantaged regions. This article describes the development of the IACAPAP eTextbook of child and adolescent mental health, its use, accessibility, and potential impact on the international dissemination of evidence-based practice.

Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health

DOI: 10.1186/s13034-015-0084-1

Authors: Joseph M. Rey, Olayinka Olusola Omigbodun

Institutions: The University of Sydney, The University of Notre Dame Australia, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital, Ibadan

Language: English

Topic: Publishing and Scholarly Communication

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,190