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Which literature retrieval method is most effective for GPs?

A A Verhoeven1, E J Boerma, B Meyboom-de Jong

  • 1University Library, Department of Education and Department of General Practice, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.

Family Practice
|February 16, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The printed Index Medicus was the most effective literature retrieval method for general practitioners (GPs) between 1994-1997. Inexperienced GPs require training in electronic literature searching skills.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Physicians require literature searching skills for evidence-based medicine.
  • General practitioners (GPs) need effective methods for retrieving medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of three literature retrieval methods for GPs: printed Index Medicus, Medline via Grateful Med, and Medline on CD-ROM.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized comparative study involving 75 GPs and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participants used one of three methods to search for four general practice-related topics.
  • Outcome measures included precision, recall, and overall search quality scores.

Main Results:

  • The printed Index Medicus yielded higher recall and overall search quality scores compared to Medline on CD-ROM.

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  • Grateful Med also showed higher search quality scores than Medline on CD-ROM.
  • No significant differences in precision were observed across the methods.

    • Conclusions:

    • The printed Index Medicus was the most effective literature retrieval method for GPs during 1994-1997.
    • Training in electronic literature retrieval methods is essential for inexperienced GPs.