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Comparing structural perspectives on Medical Informatics: EMBASE vs. MEDLINE.

Theodore Allan Morris1

  • 1Kent State University, School of Library and Information Science, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.

AMIA ... Annual Symposium Proceedings. AMIA Symposium
|January 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study compares the structure of medical informatics using EMBASE records, revealing different international perspectives compared to previous MEDLINE analyses. It highlights the field's global evolution and North American integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Bibliometrics
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Previous bibliometric studies of Medical Informatics relied solely on MEDLINE records.
  • EMBASE offers broader international coverage, potentially reflecting diverse perspectives on the field.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial as medical informatics concepts often originate internationally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the internal structure of Medical Informatics using EMBASE records.
  • To compare the structural features identified in EMBASE with previous MEDLINE-based analyses.
  • To investigate potential differences in the definition and scope of Medical Informatics based on database coverage.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of EMBASE indexing records from 1995-1999.

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  • Multivariate data analysis techniques.
  • Comparison with existing bibliometric studies using MEDLINE data.

    • Main Results:

    • EMBASE analysis revealed distinct structural features compared to MEDLINE.
    • International origins of medical informatics concepts were evident.
    • Differences in database coverage correlated with varying perspectives on the field's scope.

    Conclusions:

    • EMBASE provides a complementary and broader view of Medical Informatics structure.
    • Acknowledging international contributions is essential for a comprehensive understanding of the field.
    • Bibliometric analysis across multiple databases enhances the accuracy of field structure representation.