The Emerging Informationist Specialty: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Rankin, Jocelyn A.; Grefsheim, Suzanne F.; Canto, Candace C.

doi:10.3163/1536-5050.96.3.005

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“…Davidoff & florence pointed out that this information resides in scattered formats with inconsistent indexing and accessibility and requires time, domain knowledge, retrieval, and critical appraisal skills to convey the best of it to the point of care 31 . Lindberg & Humphreys's futuristic vision of Medical libraries proposed a marked increase in electronic information but also more in-context work by librarians 'to improve quality, to reduce the risks associated with inefficient or incomplete retrieval of the available evidence, and to do community outreach' 32 .…”

Section: Challenges Before Health Librariansmentioning

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Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice & Educational Needs of Health Librarians: National and International Trends

chaturvedi

2016

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The health care knowledge base, documented in the healthcare literature is vast and ever increasing and changing. Changes in medical information and technology are revolutionising health care. The clinicians today are trying to incorporate research into practice and are increasingly depend on technology to bring evidence to the bedside to improve quality and patient outcomes. Today, given the significance of evidence-based practice, health librarianship is given higher priority in many centers. Responses vary, but there seems to be a more towards 'clinical information scientists' -'informationists' who might be educated in both clinical and information disciplines. But adaptation to change is not enough. Even as we have increased our roles in health environment as value-added educators and information providers, there is need to continue education and training in different facets: conferences, short courses, seminars etc should be conducted. Conferences are required to be organised at national level in order to improve health care services and recognition of health librarianship.

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Section: Challenges Before Health Librariansmentioning

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Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice & Educational Needs of Health Librarians: National and International Trends

chaturvedi

2016

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“…There is an abundance of studies on the impact of information professionals on various outcomes in the health sciences. For example, a systematic review by Rankin, Grefsheim, and Canto (2008) summarizes a number of studies on the impact of the informationist, defined as "a new professional… with responsibility for providing highly specialized information services in the clinical setting." Others have examined the impact of librarian services on clinical practices (McGowan, et al, 2010).…”

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Development and Testing of a Literature Search Protocol for Evidence Based Nursing: An Applied Student Learning Experience

Hickner¹,

Friese²,

Irwin³

2011

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Objective -The study aimed to develop a search protocol and evaluate reviewers' satisfaction with an evidence-based practice (EBP) review by embedding a library science student in the process.Methods -The student was embedded in one of four review teams overseen by a professional organization for oncology nurses (ONS). A literature search protocol was developed by the student following discussion and feedback from the review team. Organization staff provided process feedback. Reviewers from both case and control groups completed a questionnaire to assess satisfaction with the literature search phases of the review process.Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2011, 6.3 29 Results -A protocol was developed and refined for use by future review teams. The collaboration and the resulting search protocol were beneficial for both the student and the review team members. The questionnaire results did not yield statistically significant differences regarding satisfaction with the search process between case and control groups.Conclusions -Evidence-based reviewers' satisfaction with the literature searching process depends on multiple factors and it was not clear that embedding an LIS specialist in the review team improved satisfaction with the process. Future research with more respondents may elucidate specific factors that may impact reviewers' assessment.

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“…Other work has shown that clinical and service information resides in scattered formats; that there is unique literature held in individual databases requiring searching of multiple databases; that articles can be inadequately indexed; and that effective literature retrieval requires time and sophisticated skills [Sampson et al, 2008;Tieman et al, 2008, Tieman et al 2009Rankin et al, 2008. Further, different databases use different interfaces and default searching rules, making it unlikely that even experienced researchers will be both effective and efficient in finding all the literature they need.…”

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Filters and hubs: shortening the distance to palliative care evidence

Tieman¹

2012

Aust. J. Prim. Health

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Palliative care is an integral part of the care provided by GPs and other primary health care providers, and as Australia's population ages and the palliative care needs of patients with end stage organ failure are recognised, this area of care is likely to increase. Using a Knowledge Translation framework, two strategies have been used to develop resources to support those providing palliative care in the community. PubMed Searches on a range of common palliative care topics and incorporating a palliative care filter provide an easy and validated mechanism to retrieve relevant literature. A "GP Hub" offers knowledge, skills and practical advice for GPs who provide palliative care in the community. Both resources are freely available within the CareSearch website ensuring immediate access to palliative care information and evidence when it is needed.

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The Emerging Informationist Specialty: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Cited by 68 publications

References 72 publications

Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice & Educational Needs of Health Librarians: National and International Trends

Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice & Educational Needs of Health Librarians: National and International Trends

Development and Testing of a Literature Search Protocol for Evidence Based Nursing: An Applied Student Learning Experience

Filters and hubs: shortening the distance to palliative care evidence

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