When browsing numerous wikis of varying qualities, I came across one for here are comments on their experience with the wiki).
This is a more established wiki than the one we are currently working on, with many good resources relevant to the course, including a directory of health wikis.
The one I have selected to discuss is wikisurgery.
This is a site designed to provide information for both surgeons and patients.
As a wiki it is very easy to understand, with good instructions on adding content, nice presentation with search facility as well as a subject index. The content of the wiki is of varying standards, little information has been updated since 2006 with references needing updated.
The site has many hits for the articles but it disappointing that it is not being used to a greater degree. Further promotion is required to encourage active debate on the topic and promote more users to add content and keep the entries up to date.
This has the potential to be an excellent resource for students, patients or as a platform for debate. Currently it worries me that the information is not being maintained and nothing exists to explain how the site is moderated.
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