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Information retrieval patterns and needs among practicing general surgeons: a statewide experience

K R Shelstad1, F W Clevenger

  • 1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Most surgeons still rely on traditional methods for information retrieval, despite the need for modern skills. Collaboration between surgical organizations and librarians is crucial for improving information management education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Information retrieval has evolved from print to digital formats.
  • Surgeons, especially in remote areas, need strong information management skills.
  • This study examines information-seeking behaviors among general surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify information-seeking patterns of New Mexico general surgeons.
  • To understand their retrieval purposes, sources, and barriers.
  • To assess continuing education needs in information management.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 133 general surgeons in New Mexico.
  • 99 surgeons (74.4%) responded, detailing their information retrieval practices.
  • Data analyzed patterns in retrieval purposes, sources, barriers, techniques, and education needs.

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Main Results:

  • 95% use professional meetings, literature, and colleagues; only 17% use medical library outreach.
  • Key barriers include practice demands (71%), isolation (30%), and computer illiteracy (28%).
  • 61% desire continuing education in information management, yet 69% feel their access is adequate.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeons show a gap between recognized information needs and adoption of newer retrieval methods.
  • There's a critical need for surgeons to develop modern information retrieval skills.
  • Collaborative continuing education initiatives between surgical organizations and medical librarians are recommended.