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MANUSCRIPT: Searching bibliographic databases for literature on chronic disease and work participation.

Abstract BACKGROUND: The work participation of people with chronic diseases is a growing concern within the field of occupational medicine. Information on this topic is dispersed across a variety of data sources, making it difficult for health professionals to find relevant studies for literature reviews and guidelines. AIM: The goal of this project was

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Online Learning, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Developing optimal search strategies for detecting clinically sound and relevant causation studies in EMBASE.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Evaluating the existence and strength of an association between a putative cause and adverse clinical outcome is complex and best done by assessing all available evidence. With the increasing burden of chronic disease, greater time demands on health professionals, and the explosion of information, effective retrieval of best evidence has

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review.

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Systematic reviews have shown that there is limited evidence to demonstrate that the information literacy training health librarians provide is effective in improving clinicians' information skills or has an impact on patient care. Studies lack measures which demonstrate validity and reliability in evaluating the impact of training. AIM: To determine what measures

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Online Learning, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Management of bibliographic information by Dutch researchers in general practice.

Abstract BACKGROUND: As a result of changes in information technology and the rapid growth of publications methods of searching the literature have changed. Systematic searching of the growing literature has become very important. It is not known whether researchers in general practice search systematically, and whether they have incorporated computerized sources in

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Teaching and assessing the database searching skills of student nurses.

Abstract Critical appraisal and application of the evidence to practice cannot proceed without first finding the evidence. To teach evidence-based practice database searching skills to students, a nurse educator partnered with a librarian to design, conduct, and assess instruction. The authors describe the creation, administration, and findings from the assessments and

Posted on 21 Feb 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Online Learning, Resources

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MANUSCRIPT: Searching bibliographic databases for literature on chronic disease and work participation.

MANUSCRIPT: Developing optimal search strategies for detecting clinically sound and relevant causation studies in EMBASE.

ABSTRACT: Evaluating information skills training in health libraries: a systematic review.

MANUSCRIPT: Management of bibliographic information by Dutch researchers in general practice.

ABSTRACT: Teaching and assessing the database searching skills of student nurses.

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