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  • 1School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|August 6, 2000
PubMed
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Structuring literature search forms using evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles enhances search complexity and precision. However, librarians found traditional forms more acceptable, indicating a need for further development to improve user and librarian satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Librarianship
  • Information Science
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Literature search request forms are crucial for effective information retrieval in healthcare settings.
  • Traditional forms may lack the structure needed for complex, evidence-based queries.
  • Optimizing search request forms can improve the efficiency and accuracy of literature searches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if structuring literature search request forms using an evidence-based medicine (EBM) framework improves information elicitation and search result precision.
  • To assess the acceptability of EBM-structured forms among participating librarians.

Main Methods:

  • A multicenter, before-and-after study compared minimally structured forms (Phase 1) with EBM-structured forms (Phase 2) in six libraries.

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  • Data from 195 minimally structured and 185 EBM-structured forms were analyzed.
  • Librarian attitudes toward EBM-structured forms were assessed via survey.

    • Main Results:

    • Use of EBM-structured forms correlated significantly with increased search strategy complexity (P = 0.002).
    • EBM-structured forms were associated with retrieving fewer, more precise search results for clinical requests (P = 0.028).
    • Librarians preferred minimally structured forms, rating them higher except for informativeness.

    Conclusions:

    • EBM-structured forms enhance search precision and strategy detail.
    • Acceptability of EBM-structured forms by librarians and users requires further improvement.
    • Increased familiarity and training may help realize the full potential of EBM-structured forms for effective information retrieval.