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Using PubMed effectively to access the orthopaedic literature
J F Myles Clough1, Kristin Hitchcock, David L Nelson
1Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Instructional Course Lectures
|May 11, 2011
Summary
Orthopaedic surgeons often struggle with PubMed searches due to lack of training, leading to frustration. Understanding PubMed
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Background:
- PubMed is a primary resource for medical literature, frequently used by orthopaedic surgeons.
- Many surgeons lack formal training in effective PubMed searching, causing frustration and inefficiencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address common PubMed search challenges faced by orthopaedic surgeons.
- To provide guidance on optimizing PubMed searches for better literature retrieval.
Main Methods:
- Review of PubMed's database structure and search functionalities.
- Analysis of typical user search problems and their underlying causes.
- Compilation of best practices and resources for PubMed search training.
Main Results:
- Identified common issues: data overload, difficulty finding specific articles, and fear of missing relevant papers.
- Highlighted the importance of understanding PubMed's indexing and search classifications.
- Provided actionable strategies for improving search effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Effective PubMed utilization requires understanding its system and search strategies.
- Targeted training and awareness of search techniques can mitigate common user frustrations.
- Improved search skills enhance literature review accuracy and efficiency for orthopaedic surgeons.
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