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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

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[How to read critically a scientific paper].

Pavel Mohr¹, Cyril Höschl, Jan Volavka

¹Psychiatricke centrum Praha. mohr@pcp.lf3.cuni.cz

Casopis Lekaru Ceskych

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Physicians struggle with information overload. A structured critical appraisal instrument and discussion format were used to enhance understanding and evaluation of scientific psychopharmacology papers.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Psychiatry
Information Science

Context:

The rapid expansion of medical literature presents a significant challenge for clinicians seeking to stay current.
Physicians, including psychiatrists, often resort to superficial reading of scientific papers, over-relying on abstracts.
This necessitates improved methods for critical evaluation of research.

Purpose:

To develop and implement a structured appraisal instrument for evaluating psychopharmacology research.
To assess the effectiveness of a critical appraisal workshop format for psychiatric trainees.

Summary:

A 23-item appraisal instrument was developed to evaluate psychopharmacology papers.
Psychiatric trainees participated in workshops using the instrument, with results collected via electronic voting and tutor feedback.
Analysis of six publications revealed heterogeneous results, influenced by participant background and paper quality.

Impact:

The study demonstrated that a structured discussion format and immediate feedback systems enhance participant engagement.
The developed appraisal instrument, adaptable to other medical fields, can improve comprehension and critical assessment of scientific literature.
This approach aims to equip medical professionals with better tools for navigating complex research landscapes.