What You Should Know:
– Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, and Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of clinical information solutions, have joined forces to bridge this knowledge gap.
– Through their innovative collaboration, Smile Train partners and affiliates globally will gain full online access to select medical journals, empowering them to deliver better cleft care for children in need.
Breaking Down Barriers to Knowledge
Cleft care requires specialized knowledge and access to cutting-edge research. Yet, nearly 71% of Smile Train partners report struggling to access medical journals, hindering their ability to stay informed and deliver the best possible care. This collaboration aims to bridge this gap by providing full online access to select medical journals through Wolters Kluwer’s Ovid® research platform.
Empowering Local Clinicians
Through this initiative, Smile Train partners gain instant access to renowned journals like the New England Journal of Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. This empowers local clinicians with the latest research and best practices, enabling them to:
- Improve surgical outcomes: Access to up-to-date knowledge on cleft treatment techniques can lead to better surgical outcomes for children, impacting their speech, breathing, and overall quality of life.
- Enhance research capabilities: The platform fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing, potentially leading to groundbreaking research in cleft care within these regions.
- Boost confidence and expertise: Equipped with reliable information, local clinicians can confidently tackle complex cases and provide comprehensive cleft care to more children.
Research Platform for Medical Professionals
Ovid is the go-to research platform for medical professionals worldwide. By offering access to this comprehensive tool, Smile Train is providing its partners with:
- Thousands of full-text journals and resources: Covering a vast range of medical topics, the platform ensures access to diverse and relevant information.
- Advanced search and navigation tools: Efficiently finding the information needed for specific cases and research endeavors.
- Convenient online access: Clinicians can access the platform from anywhere, anytime, regardless of location or resource constraints.
“Medical research continues to expand and grow, with more global contributions happening than ever before. Wolters Kluwer and Smile Train are both dedicated to increasing equity in access to medical literature and publications throughout the world,,” said Rafael Sidi, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Health Research, Wolters Kluwer Health.
