Measure of Healthcare Professionals’ Behavioral Outcomes Using a Social Learning Theory

Bhatti, Rubina

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“…Most of the doctors in our study were unable to connect the Boolean terms, that is ‘And’, ‘Or’ and ‘Not’ when planning a search strategy. This finding is compatible with the findings of previous studies (Anwar et al, ; Bhatti & Naeem, ). Boolean operators are adopted by almost all search engines and databases.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Many reasons have been reported in the literature that prevent doctors from accessing health information online including lack of awareness of reliable online resources and databases, poor information literacy (IL) skills, paucity of time and information overload (Anwar, Sulaiman, & Dominic, ; Bhatti & Naeem, ; Naeem & Bhatti, ). Studies have consistently reported a positive impact of online information access on the quality of patient care decisions (Bryant & Gray, ; Naeem, Ahmed, & Rabbani, ; Naeem & Bhatti, ).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some studies have reported a lack of awareness of medical databases and other information resources among primary and secondary doctors in Pakistan (Bhatti & Naeem, ; Naeem & Bhatti, ). Bhatti and Naeem () measured behavioural outcomes of doctors about medical databases, online resources and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) digital library on variables, that is knowledge, attitude, intentions and behaviours, important to social learning theory. Findings showed that doctors’ knowledge about using medical databases was limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…lack of hardware or connectivity, having no onsite expertise and help), introducing IL workshops and training programmes on ‘online searching skills’ do not help. Without being underpinned by these essential elements, the IL skills gained by the participants may prove unsustainable (Bhatti & Naeem, ; Burroughs & Wood, ).…”

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Measures of self‐efficacy among doctors in conducting an online search for clinical decision making

Bhatti

2020

Health Info Libraries J

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Objectives: To measure the perceived ability and level of confidence among doctors in performing the different tasks involved in conducting an online search for clinical decision making. Methods: A large-scale cross-sectional survey was conducted in 36 District Headquarter Hospitals (DHQs), 89 Tehsil Headquarter Hospitals (THQs), 293 Rural Health Centers (RHCs) and 2455 Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Punjab, Pakistan. Using a quota sampling, data were collected from 517 doctors on a set of 11 statements. The collected data were analysed statistically. Results: Of the 517 doctors, 73 (14.1%) had 'never accessed health care information online' for clinical decision making. Mean values of the doctors' response to the 11 statements ranged from 1.66 to 2.30 indicating that most of the doctors were 'not confident' in their ability to perform the tasks. Conclusion: The majority of doctors perceived themselves able to perform the different tasks involved in conducting an online search. Age and working experience were significant factors in the perception of their ability in performing the tasks. The study recommends promotional and educational activities to motivate interest, increase awareness, develop knowledge and skills for doctors to access information that would help in their clinical decision making.• The majority of the doctors in primary and secondary health care have never used any medical databases for clinical decision making and some of them have never accessed health care information online.• Doctors' age and clinical experience were significant factors to their perceived ability in performing the different tasks involved in conducting online searches.• The doctors from DHQs and THQs rated themselves as having higher level of confidence at each stage of the search process compared to doctors from other types of health care facilities.• There is a need to launch promotional and educational activities to motivate interest, increase awareness and develop knowledge and skills towards effective information access.• A thoughtful information literacy programme is key to influence the behavioural outcomes of doctors in performing the different tasks involved in conducting an online search. *Questions relating to perceived level of ability and level of confidence were not asked to those respondents who had never accessed the health care information online.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Measures of self‐efficacy among doctors in conducting an online search for clinical decision making

Bhatti

2020

Health Info Libraries J

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“…There is also a flood of medical information on the internet. HCPs in rural settings owing to lack of online access to this information can easily feel overwhelmed and develop low self-confidence in the search’s they perform online to find the required information and often opt to abandon the information-seeking skills they may have (Naeem and Bhatti, 2020; Bhatti and Naeem, 2017). In another study, Naeem and Bhatti (2020) reported that the majority (51.65%) of the doctors in rural areas had never used any medical database (e.g.…”

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Susceptibility of falling behind current medical knowledge among health-care professionals: the extended parallel process model

Bhatti

Ahmad

Rafi

2021

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to appraise the possible response outcomes (no response, fear control or danger control) of a fear-based message on falling behind current medical knowledge among health-care professionals (HCPs). Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted using a quantitative research design. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2,873 health-care facilities across 36 districts of Punjab. The Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) provided a theoretical framework for this study. The important components to EPPM such as threat, efficacy and outcomes were used to collect the data. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Findings HCPs perceived high susceptibility and threat of falling behind current medical knowledge. A majority of the HCPs were at the danger control process and engaged in a behavior that is recommended for adaptive behavioral changes. Clinical experience and enrollment in post-graduation programs (e.g. FCPS, MCPS) were significant factors as to HCPs’ perceived response efficacy. Research limitations/implications The responses were obtained using a structured questionnaire, which is always subject to respondents’ personal biases and ability to understand the question’s statement. Practical implications This study has important implications in terms of introducing promotional, educational and logistical interventions that could help in HCPs overcoming the fear of falling behind current medical knowledge and develop productive and adoptive information behavior thus improving patient care and outcome. Originality/value This is the first large-scale empirical study in Pakistan that measured the level of threat and efficacy among HCPs using the EPPM. It proposes a framework for developing long-lasting adaptive information behavioral changes that may result in informed patient care and better decision-making.

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Measure of Healthcare Professionals’ Behavioral Outcomes Using a Social Learning Theory

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Measures of self‐efficacy among doctors in conducting an online search for clinical decision making

Measures of self‐efficacy among doctors in conducting an online search for clinical decision making

Susceptibility of falling behind current medical knowledge among health-care professionals: the extended parallel process model

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