Hilda Bastian
Hilda Bastian
Hilda Bastian (pronunciation: /ˈhɪldə ˈbæstiən/) is a notable figure in the field of health sciences, particularly known for her contributions to evidence-based medicine and consumer health advocacy.
Etymology
The name "Hilda" is of Old German origin, meaning "battle". "Bastian" is a derivative of the Latin name Sebastian, meaning "venerable" or "revered". However, there is no specific etymology related to Hilda Bastian in the context of health sciences.
Career
Hilda Bastian started her career as a health consumer advocate in Australia, where she played a significant role in the Cochrane Collaboration, an organization dedicated to making health information accessible and understandable to the public. She later moved to the United States, where she worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and contributed to the development of PubMed Central, a free digital repository of biomedical and life sciences journal literature.
Contributions
Bastian has made significant contributions to the field of health literacy, advocating for the importance of clear communication in health information. She has also been instrumental in promoting the use of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in health research, which are critical tools in evidence-based medicine.
Related Terms
- Health Science
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Consumer Health Advocacy
- Cochrane Collaboration
- National Institutes of Health
- PubMed Central
- Health Literacy
- Systematic Review
- Meta-Analysis
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hilda Bastian
- Wikipedia's article - Hilda Bastian
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