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  • 1Laboratory for Computing and Cognition, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1993
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Accessing biomedical databases like INQUIRER can significantly enhance medical students' problem-solving skills, even when personal knowledge is insufficient. Consistent use improves information retrieval and application over time.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Medical Education
  • Information Science

Background:

  • Medical students often face knowledge gaps in basic sciences.
  • Problem-solving is a critical skill in medical training.
  • Access to curated biomedical information can support learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of a biomedical database (INQUIRER) in augmenting medical students' problem-solving abilities.
  • To assess how database integration into coursework impacts information retrieval and knowledge application.
  • To determine the long-term effects of database access on problem-solving skills.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-six medical students participated in assessments across bacteriology, pharmacology, and toxicology.
  • A two-pass protocol involved initial knowledge assessment followed by database use for missed problems.

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  • The INQUIRER database was used to address questions beyond students' personal knowledge.

    • Main Results:

    • Students demonstrated increased useful information retrieval that augmented personal knowledge in a well-integrated domain.
    • This improvement continued over multiple assessment occasions and months post-course.
    • Moderate problem-solving extension was observed even before formal course exposure to the database.

    Conclusions:

    • Biomedical databases can effectively support medical students in overcoming knowledge limitations during problem-solving.
    • Effective integration of databases into curricula enhances their value and promotes sustained skill development.
    • Early and continued access to information resources is crucial for building robust problem-solving capabilities in medical education.