Background:With emphasis on evidence-based medical care, ‘evidence’ is often the result of literature reviews. Hence, the critical question, “are literature reviews comprehensive?”Aim:This study compares the literature generated by a researcher and a health sciences librarian (HSL).Methods:The Research Associate and the HSL conducted a parallel, segregated literature search on ‘patient-centered care’.Results:The Research Associate identified 215 manuscripts, and the HSL 129 manuscripts. Overlap was only 55 manuscripts. Differences in process and blind spots are discussed.Conclusion:To improve the quality of research outcomes, it seems prudent and ethical to have a synergistic collaboration between researchers and HSLs. Given that this is just one case study that has looked into the issue, further research is strongly encouraged.
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