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General practitioners' use of evidence databases.

J M Young1, J E Ward

  • 1Needs Assessment and Health Outcomes Unit, Central Sydney Area Health Service, Newtown, NSW.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|February 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

General practitioners in New South Wales showed low awareness and use of the Cochrane Library, highlighting challenges in accessing evidence-based treatments. Improved information technology support is needed for effective implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • General Practice
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • The Cochrane Library is a key resource for evidence-based medicine.
  • General practitioners (GPs) require access to up-to-date medical information to improve patient outcomes.
  • Understanding technology access among GPs is crucial for effective knowledge dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the awareness and utilization of the Cochrane Library among GPs in New South Wales.
  • To determine the extent of Internet access available to these general practitioners.
  • To identify factors influencing GP awareness of the Cochrane Library.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional postal survey was conducted in September 1997.
  • 311 out of 428 randomly selected general practitioners in New South Wales participated (73% response rate).

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  • Data collected included Internet access (home/work) and awareness, access, and use of the Cochrane Library.

    • Main Results:

    • Only 43% of GPs had Internet access at home or work; 14% were online at their workplace.
    • Awareness of the Cochrane Library was low (22%), with even lower access (6%) and usage (4%).
    • GPs in group practices and members of Divisions were more likely to be aware of the Cochrane Library.

    Conclusions:

    • Low awareness and access to evidence databases like the Cochrane Library among GPs pose challenges for implementing evidence-based treatments.
    • Findings suggest a need to re-evaluate strategies for supporting GPs with information technology and access to critical medical evidence.
    • Enhancing IT infrastructure and training is essential to bridge the gap between available evidence and clinical practice.