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D L Vine¹, T R Coady

¹Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, USA.

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM

|February 8, 2000

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Comparing Medline databases reveals key differences in pricing and interface design. Free options like PubMed offer power but can be complex, while paid services provide professional-grade features.

Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Information Science

Background:

Numerous databases provide access to the Medline database.
Differences in pricing and interface design influence user experience and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare various Medline database interfaces.
To identify features appealing to different user types, from casual to professional.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of Medline database interfaces.
Evaluation of features, pricing, and usability of services including Internet Grateful Med, PubMed, Paper Chase, Knowledge Finder, Ovid, and Silver Platter.

Main Results:

Free services (PubMed, Internet Grateful Med) have limitations (e.g., search fields, complexity).

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Modestly priced services (Paper Chase, Knowledge Finder) offer user-friendly interfaces with varying search strategies.

High-end services (Ovid, Silver Platter) provide sophisticated features for professional users, with higher costs.

All evaluated services offered prompt customer support.

Conclusions:

The choice of Medline database depends on user needs, budget, and technical expertise.
Users are encouraged to explore different interfaces to find the best fit for their search style and requirements.