Use of libraries and electronic information resources by primary care staff: outcomes from a survey

Doney, Liz; Barlow, Helen; West, Joe

doi:10.1111/j.1471-1842.2005.00561.x

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“…However, lack of time was the reason most frequently given for non-uptake of the free resource on offer to THOR-GP contributors. In a different context, lack of time was given as a reason for non-use of Internet resources by primary care staff in Nottingham and Rotherham [19].…”

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CPD for GPs using the THOR-GP website

Thorley

Turner

Hussey

et al. 2007

Occupational Medicine

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Background An estimated 3200 UK general practitioners (GPs) practise occupational medicine on a sessional basis. AimTo assess the educational needs of GPs practising occupational medicine and participating in The Health and Occupational Reporting (THOR) network. MethodsA questionnaire survey of GPs participating in a national reporting scheme, recording occupational ill-health from general practice (THOR-GP). The questionnaire used scales derived from the syllabus for the Diploma of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine to assess the use of the THOR-GP website for continuing professional development (CPD). Questions were also asked concerning the attitudes and experience of these doctors to CPD in occupational medicine. ResultsThe response rate was 73% (213/291). Only 22% of responders used the THOR-GP website for CPD. Lack of time was the most frequently cited reason for not using the site. The topics provided on the website which were rated least interesting also appeared as requests for further information in questionnaire returns.Conclusion Online learning has the potential to fulfil the needs of GPs practising occupational medicine. The designers of material for online learning should actively manage and modify the material available in response to educational needs. Further research is required into the clinical and business outcomes of online learning for these doctors.

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CPD for GPs using the THOR-GP website

Thorley

Turner

Hussey

et al. 2007

Occupational Medicine

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“…Although the growing demand for appropriate consumer health information on the Internet has been the topic of much recent medical, social science and information science literature (Pereira et al 2001;Basch et al 2004;Bleakley et al 2004;Brotherton 2004;Dickerson et al 2004;Mick 2004;Ziebland et al 2004;Balmer 2005;Bright et al 2005;Doney et al 2005;Escoffery et al 2005;Rees 2005), there has been a noticeable absence of reports that describe how to adequately design such online resources. What is more, the outcomes of online health information ventures have been extremely uneven and a growing body of literature alerts to the questionable quality of content, language, site maintenance, and accessibility provided by health information sites (Sullivan et al 2003;Birru and Steinman 2004;Felber 2004;Fikar and Keith 2004;Friedman et al 2004;Ilic et al 2004;Jorgensen and Gotzsche 2004;Molassiotis and Xu 2004;Morahan-Martin 2004;Nahm et al 2004;Weissenberger and Schultze-Seemann 2004;Zeng and Parmanto 2004;Boulos 2005;Changrani and Gany 2005;Ekman et al 2005;Simon and Hegedus 2005;Viswanath 2005).…”

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Addressing Online Information Needs in Palliative Care: An Action Research-Inspired Approach

Street

Ottmann

2006

Syst Pract Act Res

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Whereas user participation has been embraced worldwide as a means to provide better patient outcomes, the implementation of formative, action research approaches in online health information has remained under-explored. The purpose of this study is to present an action research-based methodology that allows the scoping of health information and design needs in complex, multi-user online environments. The project's four main stages were informed by an iterative, formative approach involving continuous expert and user evaluation. The study suggests that an action research-inspired formative approach can be successfully employed to generate user-participation. Moreover, sustained user-participation effectively addresses most quality issues regarding content, language, and accessibility raised in the recent literature. The paper concludes that an action research approach geared to develop online health resources deserves more attention.

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“…No measurement of GP activity had previously been made, but library staff perceived that usage had fallen and that GPs were not taking full advantage of the library services on offer, a perception not confined to Cornwall. 1 In August 2004, the library was to be relocated to a new building and integrated with the Peninsula Medical School and University of Plymouth. The authors were concerned that this integration with large educational institutions might make GPs feel more isolated from the CHLS.…”

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Increasing the rural general practitioners’ use of library and information services through publicity: a randomized controlled trial in Cornwall, UK

Oak¹,

Gegg²

2008

Health Info Libraries J

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Objectives : To provide evidence on the effectiveness of publicity with the aim of encouraging general practitioners (GPs) in Cornwall to make better use of the Cornwall Health Library Service (CHLS). In the light of the findings, a second objective was formulated to determine which resources they used to look for health information. Methods : A cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) measured the effect of two types of publicity, comparing emails with visiting GP practices. After the trial period, a questionnaire was sent to all 332 GPs to ascertain the resources they accessed for their information and any barriers to their use of the CHLS. Results : The GP's use of the library services was lower than the level needed for a conclusive statistical analysis; however, visiting practices was associated with an apparent increase in library use and warrants further investigation. The questionnaire showed that GPs make good use of databases and colleagues. Conclusion : The RCT confirmed the low uptake of library services anticipated, but was inconclusive in demonstrating the most effective form of publicity. The questionnaire suggested that a substantial number of GPs are interested in the library services and has provided an insight into the way that GPs look for information in Cornwall.

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Use of libraries and electronic information resources by primary care staff: outcomes from a survey

Abstract: Objectives : To assess the use of existing libraries; usage of the Internet and biomedical databases; and need for training on use of the Internet and biomedical databases for primary care staff.

Cited by 24 publications

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CPD for GPs using the THOR-GP website

CPD for GPs using the THOR-GP website

Addressing Online Information Needs in Palliative Care: An Action Research-Inspired Approach

Increasing the rural general practitioners’ use of library and information services through publicity: a randomized controlled trial in Cornwall, UK

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