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The informationist in Australia: a feasibility study.

Ruth M Sladek1, Carole Pinnock, Paddy A Phillips

  • 1Medical Library, Repatriation General Hospital, Daws Road, Daw Park, SA 5041, Australia. sladek@fmc.sa.gov.au

Health Information and Libraries Journal
|June 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A clinical informationist service is feasible in Australian hospitals. Doctors are receptive to this evidence-based support, highlighting the need for timely responses to clinical questions.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Evidence Synthesis
  • Medical Library Science

Background:

  • Clinical informationists provide evidence to clinicians during patient care.
  • Similar services are established in the UK and USA.
  • This is the first Australian study in an acute public hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess the feasibility of an informationist service in an Australian teaching hospital.
  • Propose a model for delivering this service.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 82% of medical staff (40/49) at Daw Park Repatriation General Hospital, South Australia.
  • Used a questionnaire to gather views on a proposed clinical informationist service.

Main Results:

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  • Doctors showed receptiveness to the service's benefits and relevance.
  • Interest in a pilot program was expressed, with a typical 24-hour response time desired.
  • Key barriers to current evidence searching include time constraints and computer access.

    • Conclusions:

    • A clinical informationist service is feasible in Australia.
    • A pilot program in acute medicine is recommended, focusing on therapy and diagnosis questions.
    • Informationists should attend ward rounds and meetings, aiming for 24-hour response times.