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Obstacles to using a database in midwifery.

M McGuire1, E Hillan

  • 1University of Glasgow.

Nursing Times
|March 17, 1999
PubMed
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Providing midwives access to the Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth database had minimal impact on evidence-based practice. Midwives lacked confidence in using computer databases for information retrieval, despite regular computer use.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare delivery
  • Medical informatics
  • Evidence-based practice

Background:

  • Evidence-based care requires accessible, reliable information.
  • Access to specialized databases is crucial for healthcare professionals.
  • The Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth database offers vital clinical information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of providing midwifery units with access to the Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth database.
  • To evaluate changes in clinical practice following database implementation.
  • To identify barriers to using electronic health information resources.

Main Methods:

  • A Scottish study was conducted involving midwifery units.
  • The Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth database was made accessible to these units.

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  • Midwives' computer usage, skills, and attitudes towards information retrieval were surveyed.

    • Main Results:

    • Database installation showed little to no effect on clinical practice.
    • Midwives expressed a positive attitude towards computers but lacked confidence in database searching skills.
    • Uncertainty regarding information retrieval persisted despite regular computer use among 70% of participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced access to evidence-based resources does not automatically translate to practice change.
    • Computer literacy and confidence in using specialized databases are critical factors for effective information retrieval.
    • Further investigation is needed to understand and address the gap between resource availability and skilled utilization in midwifery.