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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
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[The use of bibliographic information resources and Web 2.0 by neuropaediatricians]

Javier González de Dios1, Rafael Camino-León, Julio Ramos-Lizana

  • 1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Alicante, España. javier.gonzalezdedios@gmail.com

Revista De Neurologia
|May 20, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Pediatricians primarily use PubMed for bibliographic searches and YouTube for Web 2.0 resources. Understanding these information-seeking behaviors can improve pediatric neurology training.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Pediatric neurologists rely on up-to-date information for optimal patient care.
  • The landscape of information resources, including bibliographic databases and Web 2.0 tools, is constantly evolving.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current knowledge and utilization of bibliographic information sources and Web 2.0 resources among pediatricians.
  • To identify potential gaps and areas for enhancement in information access and training within pediatric neurology.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous survey was administered to 44 pediatricians (36 staff, 8 residents).
  • The survey comprised two sections: 25 questions on bibliographic sources and 14 questions on Web 2.0 resources.

Main Results:

  • PubMed is the most frequently used database (100%), followed by Índice Médico Español (40%) and Embase (27%).
  • The Cochrane Library (81%) is widely used for evidence-based medicine, with lower usage of Tripdatabase (39%) and National Guideline Clearinghouse (37%).
  • YouTube (73%) and Facebook (43%) are the most popular Web 2.0 resources, while electronic table of contents (e-TOC) usage is 45% and RSS feeds are only 7%.

Conclusions:

  • Current information-seeking patterns reveal a strong reliance on PubMed and emerging use of Web 2.0 platforms like YouTube.
  • Identifying these usage trends is crucial for optimizing training programs and information dissemination in pediatric neurology.
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