Through the eyes of the Informationist: Identifying information needs of the Breast Imaging Service at a tertiary medical center specializing in cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Derosa, A. P.; Gibson, D. S.; Morris, E. A. |
| Article Title: | Through the eyes of the Informationist: Identifying information needs of the Breast Imaging Service at a tertiary medical center specializing in cancer |
| Abstract: | The information services offered by Embedded Librarians over the years have led to the more modern - and domain knowledge-specific - role of the Informationist. A 10-point questionnaire was developed and used to interview 12 attending physicians and three fellows chosen at random. The participants are either on the research track (n = 3) or the clinical track (n = 9). A two-part schematic was also created to capture more detailed feedback about the information needs and information-seeking behavior of clinicians regarding patient care (clinical) and research activities. Bibliographic management tool use and time-related factors were also captured in the interviews and written schematics. The role of the Informationist is an emerging, yet valuable one to assigned clinical groups. Clinician's knowledge-base, current awareness, productivity, and evidence-based care can be improved by use of Informationist services. © The Author(s) 2016. |
| Keywords: | clinical medical librarian; bibliographic management; embedded librarian; health information databases; informationist |
| Journal Title: | Health Informatics Journal |
| Volume: | 23 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1460-4582 |
| Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. |
| Date Published: | 2017-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 208 |
| End Page: | 217 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1460458216642505 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 27146841 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 5 September 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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