Factors associated with successful answering of clinical questions using an information retrieval system*

AUTOR(ES)

Hersh, William R.

FONTE

Medical Library Association

RESUMO

Objectives: Despite the growing use of online databases by clinicians, there has been very little research documenting how effectively they are used. This study assessed the ability of medical and nurse-practitioner students to answer clinical questions using an information retrieval system. It also attempted to identify the demographic, experience, cognitive, personality, search mechanics, and user-satisfaction factors associated with successful use of a retrieval system.

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