Information Seeking Behavior of Health Sciences Faculty at the College of                 Health Sciences, University of Ghana

Sulemani, Solomon Bayugo; Katsekpor, S.A.

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“… 9‐31 Barriers to effective searching online include lack of time and a distinct preference for asking an expert colleague or consulting a print source [35‐36]. 31‐34 In one study, over two thirds, or 70%, of UK primary care doctors expressed a need for database training, a not dissimilar figure to the nurses. As in the case of the nurses, those in geographically remote areas – particularly GPs – expressed difficulty in getting access to information.…”

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Internet‐based information‐seeking behaviour amongst doctors and nurses: a short review of the literature

Younger

2010

Health Info Libraries J

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Background: Reviews of how doctors and nurses search for online information are relatively rare, particularly where research examines how they decide whether to use Internet-based resources. Original research into their online searching behaviour is also rare, particularly in real world clinical settings. as is original research into their online searching behaviour. This review collates some of the existing evidence, from 1995 to 2009. Objectives: To establish whether there are any significant differences in the ways and reasons why doctors and nurses seek out online information; to establish how nurses and doctors locate information online; to establish whether any conclusions can be drawn from the existing evidence that might assist health and medical libraries in supporting users. Methods: An initial scoping literature search was carried out on PubMed and CINAHL to identify existing reviews of the subject area and relevant original research between 1995 and 2009. Following refinement, further searches were carried out on Embase (Ovid), LISA and LISTA. Following the initial scoping search, two journals were identified as particularly relevant for further table of contents searching. Articles were exclused where the main focus was on patients searching for information or where the focus was the evaluation of online-based educational software or tutorials. Articles were included if they were review or meta-analysis articles, where they reported original research, and where the primary focus of the online search was for participants' ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The relevant articles are outlined, with details of numbers of participants, response rates, and the user groups.Results: There appear to be no significant differences between the reasons why doctors and nurses seek online Internet-based evidence, or the ways in which they locate that evidence. Reasons for searching for information online are broadly the same: primarily patient care and CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The perceived barriers to accessing online information are the same in both groups. There is a lack of awareness of the library as a potential online information enabler. Conclusions: Libraries need to examine their policy and practice to ensure that they facilitate access to online evidence-based information, particularly where users are geographically remote or based in the community rather than in a hospital setting. Librarians also need to take into account the fact that medical professionals on duty may not be able to take advantage of the academic model of online information research. Further research is recommended into the difference between the idealised academic model of searching and real world practicalities; and how other user groups search, for example patients.

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Internet‐based information‐seeking behaviour amongst doctors and nurses: a short review of the literature

Younger

2010

Health Info Libraries J

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“…Several studies from developed countries have characterised the general information‐seeking behaviour among health professionals; however, few studies exist for developing countries . A recent review of Internet‐based information‐seeking behaviour among clinicians from Western countries described how most of them still preferred to consult with colleagues as their first source of information.…”

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Information‐seeking trends of medical professionals and students from middle‐income countries: a focus on the Philippines

Gavino

Wee

et al. 2013

Health Info Libraries J

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Background: Increased emphasis has been given to the practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) worldwide. Access to quality health information is essential to the practice of EBM in developing countries. Objectives: To understand the information needs and sources of information of physicians from low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: Medical doctors and students participated in an 18-question online or paper study. Results: Of the 156 respondents from six LMICs, 146 (94%) came from the Philippines. Eighty-eight per cent encountered at least one clinical question daily, while 58% were very likely to search for answers. A basic mobile phone was the most used device at home (94%) and at work (82%). More than half had Internet connectivity at home (62%) and just under half at work (46%). In decreasing order, short messaging services (SMS), email, instant messaging and multimedia messaging services (MMS) were the most commonly used messaging tools at home and at work. The primary source for medication questions was a formulary, but for diagnostic dilemmas, colleagues were consulted first. PubMed use was high for therapy and management questions. Conclusion: The use of health information from the Internet through mobile devices may be increasing. Access to health information was higher at home than at work. These results may be useful when planning resources for healthcare givers in resource-poor settings.

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“…The result of the study reveals that the medical community needs different types of formal and informal sources to perform well in their profession. Sulemani and Katsekpor (2007) reported the results of a survey undertaken to analyze the access and use of electronic information resources by the health sciences faculty members at the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ghana Medical School. The results showed that the faculty preferred to use electronic databases and full text journals in place of traditional print indexes, abstracts, and hard copy publications.…”

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Use of Electronic and Printed Information by the Faculty Members of Allopathy and Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala: A Comparative Study

Priji¹

2019

IJLIS

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This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the use of various types of printed and electronic information by the faculty members of Allopathy and Ayurveda colleges in Kerala. For this purpose a questionnaire based on quantitative study was conducted among the faculty members of both medical systems. Stratified sampling method was applied to this study. Three Medical Colleges and three Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala under Government system have been taken into consideration. Gender and designation wise analysis also conducted. It is clear from the findings and hypothesis tested that there exists significant difference between Allopathy and Ayurveda college faculty members in the use of electronic and printed information.

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Information Seeking Behavior of Health Sciences Faculty at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana

Cited by 15 publications

References 8 publications

Internet‐based information‐seeking behaviour amongst doctors and nurses: a short review of the literature

Internet‐based information‐seeking behaviour amongst doctors and nurses: a short review of the literature

Information‐seeking trends of medical professionals and students from middle‐income countries: a focus on the Philippines

Use of Electronic and Printed Information by the Faculty Members of Allopathy and Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala: A Comparative Study

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