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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
How complementary and alternative medicine practitioners use PubMed.
John Willinsky1, Mia Quint-Rapoport
1Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. john.willinsky@ubc.ca
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|July 7, 2007
Summary
Complementary and alternative medicine practitioners found PubMed tools valuable for research engagement and professional development. Increased full-text access is crucial for deeper understanding and utilization of medical literature.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Sciences Information Management
Background:
- PubMed serves as a primary bibliographic index for life sciences research.
- It offers tools to aid diverse users in locating, understanding, evaluating, and using medical research.
- While designed for researchers, its utility extends to a broader audience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the contributions of PubMed tools and services for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners.
- To understand how CAM practitioners utilize PubMed for their information needs.
Main Methods:
- Eighteen CAM practitioners (chiropractors, massage therapists, homeopaths) received a 2-hour PubMed training session.
- Training covered information retrieval, access, and management tools.
- Participants provided feedback on the value of each tool for their information needs.
Main Results:
- CAM practitioners showed interest in PubMed's retrieval, access, and management tools.
- Abstracts were useful for selection but insufficient for evaluation and learning.
- Participants desired greater access to full-text articles, citing frustration with access restrictions and fees.
Conclusions:
- PubMed has significant potential for the professional development of CAM practitioners.
- Enhanced access to full-text articles is recommended to improve research comprehension and utilization.
- Leveraging author-archived research is suggested to increase accessibility.
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