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Multifaceted educational interventions with new informatics tools (mobile health)

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One of the areas in which informatics may have the greatest effect on KT interventions is the use of the Internet to educate and support clinicians, patients, and families in relation to health and wellness. The most effective use of the Internet for educating and changing behaviour is if the intervention is ongoing and has multiple components, such as goal setting, individualized support or tutoring, and communication with real or “electronic” personnel.