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Medical scientists' information practices in the research work context.
1Hanken School of Economics, Department of Management and Organization, Information Systems Science, Helsinki, Finland; Terkko - Meilahti Campus Library, Helsinki University Library, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Health Information and Libraries Journal
|February 17, 2015
Summary
Medical scientists
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Information Science
Background:
- Understanding how medical scientists engage with information is crucial for optimizing research workflows.
- Current information practices among medical scientists are not fully understood within their specific research contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the information practices of medical scientists.
- To understand the motivations, actions, and conditions influencing information use in research.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a web-based qualitative analysis tool.
- Activity theory served as the theoretical framework for analysis.
Main Results:
- Research work is the primary driver for information-related activities, including searching and using information.
- Usability, accessibility, and ease of use are critical factors for information operations.
- Medical scientists engage most intensely with information at the beginning and end of their research projects.
Conclusions:
- Information practices are instrumental to the core research activity.
- Information services and library tools should be integrated into the researchers' workflow.
- Embedding services within the research context can enhance information support for medical scientists.
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