ArticleHealth information and libraries journal2013
Information-seeking trends of medical professionals and students from middle-income countries: a focus on the Philippines.
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- Describing knowledge encounters in healthcare: a mixed studies systematic review and development of a classification.Implementation science : IS · 2017Pooled it
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- Point-of-Care Knowledge-Based Resource Needs of Clinicians: A Survey from a Large Academic Medical Center.Applied clinical informatics · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundIncreased 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.
objectivesTo understand the information needs and sources of information of physicians from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
methodsMedical doctors and students participated in an 18-question online or paper study.
resultsOf 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.
conclusionThe 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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