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Published on: October 24, 2019
Knowledge management: how to keep up with the literature.
Diana L Castillo1, Neena S Abraham
1Houston Center for Quality of Care & Utilization Studies, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
Summary
Clinicians face challenges staying current with medical information. A systematic approach, retrieve, review, reject, and read, aids in efficiently managing medical literature and applying evidence-based medicine for patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Knowledge Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- The exponential growth of medical literature presents a significant challenge for clinicians seeking to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
- Reliance on outdated or inappropriate information can compromise patient care and clinical decision-making.
- A systematic approach is crucial for effective identification and appraisal of clinical research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review resources available for clinical knowledge management.
- To provide best-practice recommendations for selecting evidence-based medicine resources.
- To present an adaptable strategy for identifying and evaluating medical literature.
Main Methods:
- Synopsis of available clinical knowledge management resources.
- Best-practice guidelines for selecting evidence-based medicine (EBM) resources.
- Overview of a systematic strategy for literature retrieval and appraisal.
Main Results:
- Identification of various resources for clinicians' knowledge management.
- Recommendations for selecting high-quality EBM resources.
- Introduction of the 'retrieve, review, reject, and read' strategy for literature synthesis.
Conclusions:
- The 'retrieve, review, reject, and read' strategy enhances efficiency in staying abreast of medical literature.
- This systematic approach facilitates the translation of peer-reviewed evidence into patient care.
- Effective knowledge management is essential for maintaining clinical best practices.
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