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Exploring the learning preferences of farmworker‐serving community health workers Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Hannah Gordon, Genesis Ramirez, Emery L. Harwell, Jamie E. Bloss, Raúl Gámez, Catherine E. LePrevost
Community health workers are responsible for finding, processing, and transferring health information to communities with limited access to health‐related resources, including farmworkers. This paper is the culmination of an undergraduate student research project to explore the learning processes and preferences of farmworker‐serving community health workers in the USA. The project was designed for
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Transforming health science libraries around the globe: The impact of technology Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Jeannette Murphy
This article presents an analysis of seven articles published within the International Perspectives and Initiatives regular feature series on the impact of technology on the provision of health information. The articles provide a road map of how technology is facilitating new and enhanced services for library users in seven countries: Australia, Bangladesh, China, England, Germany, Sweden and the United
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Using infographics in disseminating healthy lifestyle information on social media is likely to increase uptake and sharing Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Sin Ting Chu, Dickson K. W. Chiu, Kevin K. W. Ho
BackgroundInfographics facilitate rapid information dissemination with enriched eye‐catching content on social media, but it is unclear what factors affect the adoption of information presented in this way.ObjectivesWe tested whether the Information Acceptance Model applies to infographics on healthy lifestyle and fitness topics.MethodsTwo hundred and four university students were invited to participate
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How developing a point of need training tool for evidence synthesis can improve librarian support for researchers Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Bronte Chiang, Caitlin McClurg
Medical and health sciences librarians who are involved in evidence synthesis projects will know that systematic reviews are intensely rigorous, requiring research teams to devote significant resources to the methodological process. As expert searchers, librarians are often identified as personnel to conduct the database searching portion and/or are approached as experts in the methodology to guide
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You can go your own way: Conducting a signage audit in a health library Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Katie Wise
BackgroundThe Library and Knowledge Services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been at its current location since 1975 and, in September 2020, it was deemed necessary to examine the library environment and assess the signage.ObjectivesThe main objective was to conduct a methodical assessment of all the current library signage in order to improve the library environment, wayfinding, and
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Facilitating knowledge transfer to policy makers and front‐line workers during a pandemic: Implementation, impact and lessons learned Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Nicola Pearce‐Smith, Emma Farrow, James Robinson, Blathnaid Mahon, Cat McGillycuddy, Kester Savage
BackgroundStakeholders working on the COVID‐19 pandemic response needed access to evidence, requiring a systematic approach to identify and disseminate relevant research.ObjectivesOutline the stages of development of a COVID‐19 Literature Digest; demonstrate the impact the Digest had on decision‐making and knowledge gain; identify the lessons learned.MethodsA standardised process was developed to identify
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ChatGPT: Game‐changer or wildcard for systematic searching? Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Anthea Sutton, Veronica Parisi
In this editorial, Anthea Sutton and Veronica Parisi reflect on ChatGPT, how it may contribute to systematic searching, and provide their overview of some recent training they attended on ChatGPT, AI and systematic literature reviews.
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Developing an online knowledge sharing platform and community of practice for health professionals: Experiences from C-WorKS developed in North East England and Yorkshire during COVID-19 Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Peter van der Graaf, Andrea Burrows, Helen Park, Sarah Sowden
Although knowledge sharing online has been recognised as an important strategy for health professionals to apply research findings to their practice, limited research exists on how to develop and implement these platforms to help facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Medical library systems and services: Bangladesh scenario Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Md. Shafiur Rahman, M. Al Mamun
This study highlights the present status of medical libraries in Bangladesh. It mainly focuses on the four key areas of medical libraries: Medical Library Services, Research4Life from Bangladesh perspective, Institutional Repository (IR), and Library Automation status. The research study also explores the various key challenges faced by the medical libraries in Bangladesh and finally provides necessary
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Making research and evaluation more useful and more interesting for information services and their users: A guide for students and practitioners Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Christine Urquhart
Reflections on the recent increase in the number of cross-sectional surveys received by the editorial team of the journal indicated that potential contributors might consider other research techniques, in addition to, or instead of a survey. In this article, Christine Urquhart discusses some different research designs, and different research methods that may help students and practitioners find useful
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ChatGPT in medical libraries, possibilities and future directions: An integrative review Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Brady D. Lund, Daud Khan, Mayank Yuvaraj
The emergence of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022 has garnered substantial attention across diverse disciplines. Despite widespread adoption in various sectors, the exploration of its application in libraries, especially within the medical domain, remains limited.
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Development and validation of search filters to retrieve medication discontinuation articles in Medline and Embase Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Thomas Morel, Jérôme Nguyen-Soenen, Wade Thompson, Jean-Pascal Fournier
Medication discontinuation studies explore the outcomes of stopping a medication compared to continuing it. Comprehensively identifying medication discontinuation articles in bibliographic databases remains challenging due to variability in terminology.
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COVID-19, health librarianship and the wider context Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Maria J. Grant
In this second special collection of COVID-19-related manuscripts, our focus moves from health information within academia to health librarianship in the wider context. Although COVID-19 manuscripts may still occasionally appear in the Health Information and Libraries Journal, the World Health Organisation's declaration earlier this year of an end to the global health emergency marks an intentional
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Evidence surveillance for a living clinical guideline: Case study of the Australian stroke guidelines Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Steve McDonald, Kelvin Hill, Heidi Z. Li, Tari Turner
Continual evidence surveillance is an integral feature of living guidelines. The Australian Stroke Guidelines include recommendations on 100 clinical topics and have been ‘living’ since 2018.
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Key topics in social science research on COVID-19: An automated literature analysis Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Xian Cheng, Ying Zhao, Stephen Shaoyi Liao
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a significant increase in academic research in the realm of social sciences. As such, there is an increasing need for the scientific community to adopt effective and efficient methods to examine the potential role and contribution of social sciences in the fight against COVID-19.
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Information technology and changing role models in German libraries: The example of OPEN-CAM Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Christa K. Raak, Sebastian Unger, David D. Martin, Thomas Ostermann
Germany has a long tradition of health libraries. From their origin in monasteries, they became centres of knowledge and education. In modern times, this tradition has been continued by the Central Library of Medicine. In addition, as a specialty in Germany, special collection areas and special libraries that focus on one topic were established. Those services were transformed to specialized information
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Quick links: Apprenticeship project Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Katy Greenfield
This project was designed to support people to find information, resources, and evidence independently within Health Education England (now NHS England Workforce Training and Education) and allow the Knowledge Management team more time to focus on other services offered. This project aimed to pull together a number of resources in to one simple ‘Quick links’ page, with relevant information, resources
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An overview of the capabilities of ChatGPT for medical writing and its implications for academic integrity Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Huihui Liu, Mehreen Azam, Salman Bin Naeem, Anthony Faiola
The artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT, which is based on a large language model (LLM), is gaining popularity in academic institutions, notably in the medical field. This article provides a brief overview of the capabilities of ChatGPT for medical writing and its implications for academic integrity. It provides a list of AI generative tools, common use of AI generative tools for medical writing
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College and university libraries and user responses to COVID-19 health information needs Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Maria J. Grant
In the first of two special collections of COVID-19-related manuscripts, this issue focuses on how colleges and universities libraries and their users responded to the need for health information during the pandemic.
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Information needs and sources of health professionals in Malawi Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Limbani Chrispin Gama, Winner Dominic Chawinga, George Theodore Chipeta
Health professionals require up-to-date information in their pursuit of evidence-based practice in health care. There is a plethora of literature on information behaviour of different user groups across disciplines in Malawi with little evidence on health professionals.
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Promoting evidence-based practice and nursing excellence: How involvement in a Magnet4Europe® research study led to development of critically appraised topics sessions for health care staff Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Beverley Jones, Claire O'Connor
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) is actively participating in the Magnet4Europe® research study, which aims to advance nursing excellence and promote evidence-based practice.
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Methodological and users' surveys on the use of the LILACS database in Cochrane reviews identified desirable improvements to the database Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Camila Micaela Escobar-Liquitay, Laura Vergara-Merino, Catalina Verdejo, Matías Kirmayr, Bastian Schuller-Martínez, Eva Madrid, Nicolás Meza, Javier Bracchiglione, Juan Víctor Ariel Franco
Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) is the main reference database in the region; however, the way in which this resource is used in Cochrane systematic reviews has not been studied.
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Technological trends in Swedish medical libraries Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Malin Ekstrand, Love Strandberg
Medical libraries in Sweden are digitised to a large extent, technically advanced and developing rapidly. This paper investigates technological trends among Swedish medical libraries in the near and distant future and their application within different areas of library activities. The authors also present a roadmap to increase technological developments within medical libraries in Sweden. Current technological
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Topics of questions and community interaction in social Q&A during the COVID-19 pandemic Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Hengyi Fu, Sanghee Oh
Considering social distancing requirements and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread health mis/disinformation on social media, filling the pandemic-related information gap is critical.
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Criteria for the selection, evaluation and application of traditional knowledge in contemporary health practice, education, research and policy: A systematic review Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Hope Foley, Andrea Bugarcic, Jon Adams, Jon Wardle, Matthew Leach, Amie Steel
Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) is highly utilised and draws on traditional knowledge (TK) as evidence, raising a need to explore how TK is currently used.
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Internet and social media preferences of orthopaedic patients vary according to factors such as age and education levels Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Batuhan Gencer, Özgür Doğan, Ahmet Çulcu, Nuri Koray Ülgen, Can Çamoğlu, Mehmet Murat Arslan, Orhan Mert, Alperen Yiğit, Teoman Bekir Yeni, Furkan Hanege, Elif Nur Gencer, Ali Biçimoğlu
Patients can often access the internet and social media for health information but it is not clear how much they trust and use the information retrieved.
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Identifying knowledge practices in an infodemic era: Rediscovering the professional identities of LIS professionals in an infodiverse environment Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-07-15 Joseph M. Yap, Agnes Hajdu Barat, Peter Kiszl
The professional identity of librarians is established with regard to the current understanding of their knowledge practices. The global phenomenon of false and untrustworthy information circulating on social media platforms paints a new issue that librarians must conquer. Messages, content, news, and information on the web make it challenging for librarians to educate users as to where the sources
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In search of health information… Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Maria J. Grant
Searching for health information is a core activity for health library and knowledge workers, whether seeking to support health care workers in overcoming barriers to accessing drug information, exploring the potential of text mining in developing search filters, translating search filters for use on alternative databases, or the importance of updating search filters to ensure their ongoing utility
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Gaze movement analysis examined how people view and interact with health information on Facebook pages Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Sue Yeon Syn
Gaze movement analysis is a human–computer interaction analysis method to assess time and viewing patterns of screen pages.
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Technology and informatics in Australian health libraries Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 Gemma Siemensma, Daniel McDonald
Australia is no different to any other country in that information technology (IT) and the speed of its advancement has a huge impact on health care and therefore on health libraries. Australian health librarians are valuable members of health care teams and strive to integrate services and resources across hospitals. This article looks at the role Australian health libraries play in the broader health
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Parents of children with cancer require health literacy support to meet their information needs Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-06-18 Chai Eng Tan, Sie Chong Doris Lau, Zarina Abdul Latiff, Chee Chan Lee, Kok Hoi Teh, Sherina Mohd Sidik
Timely and relevant information helps parents to cope when a child is diagnosed with cancer. However, obtaining and understanding information is not a straightforward process for parents.
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Integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into instruction: Case studies from the University of Florida's Health Science Center Libraries Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Jane Morgan-Daniel, Hannah F. Norton, Mary Edwards, Lauren Adkins
Librarians at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries have begun to intentionally incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into teaching during design, implementation, and evaluation. This article uses four case studies to provide an overview of the librarians' approaches to inclusive teaching (1) an annual workshop for Physical Therapy students on the intersection
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The effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine among university students Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Mahinur Durmuş Iskender, Handan Eren, Ayşenur Durmuş
University students are a large group of the population who should be vaccinated to prevent the spread of the pandemic. This research aimed to determine the effect of COVID-19 vaccine literacy on the attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine among university students.
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Perceived and performed electronic health literacy of medical sciences students Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-05-27 Rezvan Ghaedi, Maryam Shekofteh, Saeideh Valizadeh-haghi, Ahmadreza Baghestani
Evidence indicates that perceived skills for searching the Internet for health information may differ from actual skills in searching, finding, and appraising health information.
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New to health information, library or knowledge work … Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Maria J. Grant
Dissertations into Practice is changing. Details on how those new to health information, library and knowledge work can get involved coming shortly.
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Medical students and residents appreciate ebooks’ convenience, but prefer the print book reading experience Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Erin M. Watson
Increasingly, libraries buy medical monographs as ebooks, but that may not be what medical students and residents want. Some studies have shown that they prefer print books for some types of reading. On the other hand, for participants in distributed medical programs, ebooks are more accessible.
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Refining the online health information searcher typology: Applying the patient health engagement model Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-05-10 Wendy Macias, Mina Lee
Despite numerous quantitative findings on online health information seeking, little is known about the process of online health information seeking itself.
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Retracted publications in autism research are mostly concerned with ethical misconduct Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Deborah H. Charbonneau, Leah R. Ketcheson
As the prevalence of autism appears to increase, more research to guide effective diagnosis and intervention practices is needed. Findings disseminated through peer-reviewed publications are critical, but the number of retractions continues to rise. An understanding of retracted publications is imperative to ensure the body of evidence is corrected and current.
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Health literacy and consumer health information Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Maria J. Grant
The rigours of the past few years have demonstrated the importance of good health literacy levels with the imperative of being able to obtain and interpret information to maintain and improve one's health never more apparent. With this in mind, this issue is focused on consumer health information, the gender and population group differences that exist in information seeking behaviour, the challenges
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Using technology to promote the development of health science libraries in China Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Jianjing Zhang, Yanlei Zhang, Zhiyun Xie
From the point of view of the development of libraries, technology has made possible the emergence and development of library automation; digital libraries; mobile libraries; and smart libraries. This article briefly describes the impact of technological developments and application in Health Science Libraries in China in relation to collections development, service provision and the role of library
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Health information seeking behaviour and decision making by patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: A qualitative study Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-03-02 Octavia-Luciana Madge, Augustin Marian Marincaș, Claudiu Daha, Laurențiu Simion
Information is critical for patients having to decide about the best treatment option, and an in-depth understanding of their information behaviour can help health and information services to improve and facilitate their access to reliable information.
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Medical librarians and little free libraries: Connecting rural communities to health information Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-02-28 Kelsey Leonard Grabeel, Alexandria Quesenberry Wilson
Consumer health libraries connect communities to reliable and accurate health information while Little Free Libraries (LFL) provide communities globally with access to free books with a ‘take one leave one’ type policy.
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Predictors of online health information seeking behaviour of non-medical undergraduate students might vary Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-02-27 Oluwaseun Eniola Adegbilero-Iwari, Tunrayo Oluwadare, Idowu Adegbilero-Iwari
As more people across Generations X, Y, and Z continue to use the Internet meet their information needs, this study assesses the characteristics influencing the online health information seeking behaviour (OHISB) of non-medical university students. Previous studies on the subject in Nigeria have largely assessed the concept of OHISB among university students without examining the determinants of such
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The popularisation of self-care: Tracing the dissemination of Orem's Self-Care Deficiency Nursing Theory into the scientific disciplines Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-02-26 Kemal Yayla, Medine Yilmaz, Hatice Yildirim Sari
Bibliometric methods may be used to examine research trends, and information visualisation techniques are useful in illustrating the diffusion of knowledge and how theories are applied.
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The prevalence of low health literacy in undergraduate students in Pakistan Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Aziz-ur Rehman, Salman Bin Naeem, Anthony Faiola
This Regular Feature is based on a PhD study assessing the level of health literacy among university students in Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the validated European Health Literacy Survey (HLS-EU-Q) and non-parametric tests used to analyse data with the aim of determining the influence of personal determinants on health literacy skills. The findings of the study concluded
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Drug information-seeking behaviours of physicians, nurses and pharmacists: A systematic literature review Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-01-19 Yu Xin Fiona Tan, Suzanne Tze Yin Lim, Jun Liang Lim, Tao Tao Magdeline Ng, Hui Ting Chng
Medication use typically involves physicians prescribing, pharmacists reviewing, and nurses administering medications to patients. Drug information (DI) is often required during the process, with the various health care professionals (HCPs) seeking information differently according to their needs and familiarity with various resources.
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Patient education information material assessment criteria: A scoping review Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-01-13 Khadijeh Ahmadzadeh, Masoud Bahrami, Firoozeh Zare-Farashbandi, Payman Adibi, Mohammad Ali Boroumand, Alireza Rahimi
Patient education information material (PEIM) is an essential component of patient education programs in increasing patients' ability to cope with their diseases. Therefore, it is essential to consider the criteria that will be used to prepare and evaluate these resources.
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How research into healthcare staff use and non-use of e-books led to planning a joint approach to e-book policy and practice across UK and Ireland healthcare libraries Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-01-10 Hélène Gorring, Denise Duffy, Alison Forde, Donna Irving, Katherine Morgan, Katie Nicholas
The research goals were to obtain an understanding of who the users of e-books in the NHS are, what they are using e-books for, and when and how they use them. This article presents the methodology used and the findings from the research. It also explores the outputs and next steps from the research, both for the individual countries and collectively. The Five Nations group, (library leads in England
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Text mining applications to support health library practice: A case study on marijuana legalization Twitter analytics Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Janice Y. Kung, Kynan Ly, Ali Shiri
Twitter is rich in data for text and data analytics research, with the ability to capture trends.
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Adding value to learning and development through CILIP accreditation: The NHS knowledge for healthcare learning academy Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-12-28 Dominic Gilroy, Gil Young
NHS knowledge and library staff are a highly specialist workforce delivering an economic benefit of £77 million per annum to the health service in England. To achieve their full potential and meet the changing needs of the NHS, it is vital that the workforce remains up to date through the continuing development of their skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This article outlines the work of Health Education
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Application of text mining to the development and validation of a geographic search filter to facilitate evidence retrieval in Ovid MEDLINE: An example from the United States Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-12-21 Antoinette Cheung, Evan Popoff, Shelagh M. Szabo
Given the increasing volume of published research in bibliographic databases, efficient retrieval of evidence is crucial and represents an opportunity to integrate novel techniques such as text mining.
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Expert searchers identified time, team, technology and tension as challenges when carrying out supplementary searches for systematic reviews: A thematic network analysis Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Simon Briscoe, Rebecca Abbott, G. J. Melendez-Torres
Systematic reviews require detailed planning of complex processes which can present logistical challenges. Understanding these logistical challenges can help with planning and execution of tasks
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General practitioners' wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Novel methods with social media data Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-11-23 Su Golder, Laura Jefferson, Elizabeth McHugh, Holly Essex, Claire Heathcote, Ana Castro Avila, Veronica Dale, Christina Van Der Feltz-Cornelis, Karen Bloor
It is difficult to engage busy healthcare professionals in research. Yet during the COVID-19 pandemic, gaining their perspectives has never been more important.
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Bibliometric analysis of COVID-19 publications shows the importance of telemedicine and equitable access to the internet during the pandemic and beyond Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-11-13 Mahnaz Samadbeik, Peivand Bastani, Farhad Fatehi
Pandemics highlight the increasing role of information and communications technology for improving access to health care. This study aimed to present a bibliometric analysis of the concept of digital divide reported in the published articles concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Finding and evaluating randomised controlled trials in nursing conducted by Spanish research teams: A scoping review Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-11-05 Melixa Medina-Aedo, Elena Torralba-Martinez, Cristian Segura-Carrillo, Diana Buitrago-García, Ivan Solà, Héctor Pardo-Hernández, Xavier Bonfill
To identify and assess the main characteristics and the potential risk of bias of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in nursing conducted by Spanish research teams.
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Celebrating 75 years of the Health Libraries Group Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-10-23 Maria J. Grant
To mark the CILIP Health Libraries Group celebrations of their 75th anniversary, this year's Virtual Issue brings together Health Information and Libraries Journal manuscripts that have been particularly influential or generated most interest in our readers, or represent a significant event in the journal's own history, while still having relevance to contemporary health library and knowledge service
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence information specialist development pathway: Developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to quality assure search strategies Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-10-20 Paul Levay, Nicola Walsh, Louise Foster
Quality assurance (QA) is an important process in ensuring that systematic reviews and other evidence syntheses are supported by a high-quality search. This paper describes how the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK established a development pathway to ensure its information specialists had the skills, knowledge and confidence to undertake search QA. The key component
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Academic integrity among medical students and postgraduate trainees in the teaching hospitals of South Punjab Pakistan Health Inform. Libr. J. (IF 3.55) Pub Date : 2022-10-14 Mehreen Azam, Salman Bin Naeem
This study investigated the topic of the academic integrity among medical students and postgraduate trainees in the teaching hospitals of South Punjab, Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving 318 medical students and postgraduate trainees of teaching hospitals. The results found that medical students of pre-clinical years engaged in unethical behaviour, that is, exam cheating and