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Computer searching for occupational medicine.

R P Bowler, C E Becker

    Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
    |May 1, 1986
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    Computer searches simplify accessing occupational medicine literature. The DIALOG databases combined with In-Search software proved most effective for physicians seeking this specialized information.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Medicine
    • Medical Informatics
    • Information Retrieval

    Background:

    • Accessing occupational and environmental medical literature presents challenges for physicians.
    • Microcomputer advancements facilitate computer-assisted literature searches in occupational medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of different computer database and software combinations for occupational medicine literature searches.
    • To identify the strengths and weaknesses of various search tools for physicians and residents.

    Main Methods:

    • Occupational medicine residents and physicians, with varying computer expertise, performed identical literature searches.
    • Evaluated combinations of computer databases and assisting software for search performance.

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    Main Results:

    • The combination of DIALOG databases and In-Search software was identified as the most beneficial.
    • Specific strengths and weaknesses of different search tool combinations were determined.

    Conclusions:

    • DIALOG databases and In-Search software offer a powerful and useful solution for occupational medicine literature retrieval.
    • Computer-assisted searches significantly enhance the ability of physicians to access relevant occupational health information.