Mauricette Moling Lee PhD, Xiaowen Lin BA, Eng Sing Lee PhD, Helen Elizabeth Smith PhD, Lorainne Tudor Car PhD
{"title":"Effectiveness of educational interventions for improving healthcare professionals' information literacy: A systematic review","authors":"Mauricette Moling Lee PhD, Xiaowen Lin BA, Eng Sing Lee PhD, Helen Elizabeth Smith PhD, Lorainne Tudor Car PhD","doi":"10.1111/hir.12562","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12562","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>It is unclear which educational interventions effectively improve healthcare professionals' information literacy.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions for improving the formulation of answerable clinical questions and the search skills of healthcare professionals.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We followed the Cochrane methodology and reported according to the PRISMA statement. The following databases from inception to November 2022: MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Google Scholar search engine, were searched. Randomised controlled trials and crossover trials on any educational interventions were included. Studies on search tools that are obsolete were excluded.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ten studies that mainly compared the effectiveness of lectures and bedside education to lectures or no intervention for searching of PubMed and/or MEDLINE, were included. There was evidence for improved attitude towards the intervention favouring lecture with self-directed learning over lecture, bedside education, and computer-assisted self-directed learning (RR: 1.14; 95% CI 1.06–1.23; <i>N</i> = 2 studies; 1064 participants; <i>I</i><sup>2</sup> = 0%; moderate certainty evidence). There were limited findings on the knowledge, skills, satisfaction, and behaviour outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Future research should include a wider set of outcomes, be reported better and explore the use of digital technology for delivery of educational interventions. Further research should entail well-designed trials with relevant outcomes evaluating novel digital-based educational interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"42 2","pages":"131-147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12723344/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143081458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ruth Carlyle PhD MA (Cantab) MA MSc MRes MCLIP CILIP Health Libraries Group Policy Lead
{"title":"Policy work as a health librarianship role","authors":"Ruth Carlyle PhD MA (Cantab) MA MSc MRes MCLIP CILIP Health Libraries Group Policy Lead","doi":"10.1111/hir.12551","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12551","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Health librarians and knowledge specialists are well placed to make the most of policy work to develop and embed health libraries and information services. Search and evidence summary skills allow staff to identify existing policies that can be of benefit to health library services, respond to policy consultations and develop policies. This editorial introduces the importance of policy work to health library and information services and how policy can be used as a lever for change. It also provides practical tips on where to start in identifying relevant policies, policy consultations and developing policies for health libraries and information services.</p>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"337-338"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/hir.12551","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrew Dudash MLIS, Stephen Woods MLIS, Kathleen Phillips MLIS
{"title":"Government document citations in top nursing journals: A bibliometric analysis","authors":"Andrew Dudash MLIS, Stephen Woods MLIS, Kathleen Phillips MLIS","doi":"10.1111/hir.12560","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12560","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Citation analysis studies the use of citations found in various types of publications, including the use of government information, and can provide insight into research utilisation in nursing literature.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using citation analysis, this study examines the use, prevalence and jurisdiction of government information use among seven nursing research journals based on ranking criteria. Government information citations were identified across three types of articles: editorials, reviews and research articles.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nearly two-thirds of the articles in this study cite some form of government information, and the average percentage of government citations is 5.38 of all citations. Government information was identified from national governments, inter-governmental organizations and state and regional governments.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Understanding the use, prevalence and jurisdiction of government information informs health information professionals allowing them to engage with nursing students and researchers about this important type of information and the types of articles that use government information.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nursing researchers frequently cite government information in their work. This has implications for librarians, nursing researchers and health professionals. Understanding the intersection of government information and nursing research should inform future practice in evidence-based nursing research and nursing education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"42 1","pages":"4-13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/hir.12560","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142839993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Catharina Muente MA, Alexander Pachanov, Julian Hirt, Falk Hoffmann, Rebecca Palm, Silvan Munschek, Dawid Pieper
{"title":"Use and application of geographical restrictions in systematic reviews with the aim of including studies about Germany: An update of a methodological review","authors":"Catharina Muente MA, Alexander Pachanov, Julian Hirt, Falk Hoffmann, Rebecca Palm, Silvan Munschek, Dawid Pieper","doi":"10.1111/hir.12555","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12555","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In systematic reviews (SRs), geographical limitations in literature searches can aid in focussing research efforts. A methodological review published in 2016 examined the approaches SR authors use to identify studies about Germany, analysing 36 SRs.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study was to update the original review.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a literature search on PubMed for SRs synthesising evidence from studies about Germany published between 22 January 2016 and 7 June 2022. Two reviewers independently performed study selection and data extraction. We evaluated the application of search syntax for restricting studies to those about Germany using the peer review of electronic search strategies criteria. The updated findings were reported and summarised alongside those of the original review.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty-two additional SRs were newly included (total = 68). Geographic restrictions were applied in 57 SRs, representing 72% in the original review and increasing to 97% in the newly included SRs. Moreover, there was an increased use of truncations and field tags.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Although geographical restriction methods are increasingly utilised, additional tools are necessary to enhance the robustness of search strategies. The development of a dedicated geographical search filter would facilitate the identification of studies about Germany.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"339-359"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/hir.12555","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142780969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information literacy instruction by librarians is integrated into the doctor of pharmacy curriculum in the USA but requires evidence of impact","authors":"Mariana Lapidus MSLIS, Irena Bond MSLIS","doi":"10.1111/hir.12558","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12558","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Medical librarians play an essential role in providing information literacy instruction for pharmacy students in order to educate them on health information searching, retrieval, and evaluation. Nevertheless, there have been no peer-reviewed publications providing comprehensive data on librarians' involvement in pharmacy education across the United States.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The goal of this study was to investigate the instructional delivery methods, technology used, and topics taught by librarians across the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in the United States.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A 17-question electronic survey was designed using Qualtrics and distributed via professional library discussion lists in 2023.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Thirty-eight librarians indicated their involvement in teaching information literacy to pharmacy students during orientation sessions, elective and credit-bearing courses using in-class, online synchronous, and hybrid instructional delivery formats. Topics included medical and drug databases, citation management tools, evidence-based medicine, and free drug information resources.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is the first study that provides a broad insight into the teaching roles and instructional trends of medical librarians in pharmacy education.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Though the results of this survey demonstrate a high level of integration of library instruction into the pharmacy curriculum, more research needs to be done to collect data on medical librarians' contribution to educating student pharmacists.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"42 2","pages":"162-176"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142741089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tracey Pratchett BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE, MCLIP, Katy Greenfield BA (Hons), MA
{"title":"Introducing a new regular feature: Practice-Based Studies","authors":"Tracey Pratchett BA (Hons), MSc, PGCE, MCLIP, Katy Greenfield BA (Hons), MA","doi":"10.1111/hir.12552","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12552","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tracey Pratchett, Regular Feature Editor, outlines the requirements of the new Practice-Based Studies regular feature (formerly Dissertations into Practice). She discusses why the feature has changed and how it will increase the value of short features, providing a broader remit which will appeal to students, early career professionals and those new to publishing who want to share findings which may affect practice. This article also includes a short vignette from Katy Greenfield discussing the benefits of publishing their outputs from an apprenticeship project.</p>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"430-431"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142638424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"End of an era","authors":"Maria J Grant PhD, FCLIP","doi":"10.1111/hir.12553","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12553","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Marking the end of an era as Jeannette Murphy steps down as Editor of the <i>International Perspectives and Initiatives Regular Feature</i>, Dr. Maria Grant (Editor-in-Chief) acknowledges, with thanks, Jeannette's 28 years association with the <i>Health Information and Libraries Journal</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"429"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Developing a foundation information and academic skills programme for potential Student Nursing Associates","authors":"Catherine Trinca MA, MCLIP, Chloe George","doi":"10.1111/hir.12548","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12548","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This article outlines the development of ‘Prepare to Progress’, a preapplication programme for potential Student Nursing Associate (SNA) applicants at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Created collaboratively by the Trust's Library and Knowledge Services and Professional Education teams, the programme aims to provide realistic course expectations, teach study skills and boost confidence in using library services. Evaluation results indicate increased understanding of the SNA course, improved application decision-making, and enhanced academic confidence among participants. The programme demonstrates the valuable role of library services in preparing healthcare support workers for further education and addressing library anxiety. The study suggests benefits for both participants and library services.</p>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 4","pages":"432-436"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saima Eman CPsychol PhD, Ravi P. Jha M.Sc., MPS, Muhammad Safdar PhD, Mayank Singh PhD, Priyanka Patel PhD, Ume Javeria MS
{"title":"Misinformation and perception of COVID-19 and risk assessment among people in Pakistan: A pilot study","authors":"Saima Eman CPsychol PhD, Ravi P. Jha M.Sc., MPS, Muhammad Safdar PhD, Mayank Singh PhD, Priyanka Patel PhD, Ume Javeria MS","doi":"10.1111/hir.12549","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12549","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>During the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation was circulated through technology and social media on a large scale. Since people rely on media to keep connected and informed, misinformation can prevent them from staying safe.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To examine the quality of information reaching Pakistanis, the effect of information/misinformation on people's perception, and its relationship with risky health behaviours in different demographical groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A community sample of <i>N</i>= 103 Pakistanis was assessed using a mixed-method cross-sectional survey research design to investigate their sources of knowledge/information, perceptions of coronavirus-related facts, and risky health behaviours.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Content analysis of the material that participants read/watched indicated the possible effect of media on people's perception of COVID-19. Specific demography (e.g., increasing age) and people's tendency to believe misinformation/information may indicate risky health behaviours pertaining to coronavirus infection.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Findings showed how the models considered (social cognitive theory, biological warfare conspiracy theory, theory of planned behaviour, protection motivation theory, the health belief model, and biopsychosocial model) may be relevant to examination of the effects of misinformation on different demographic groups.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings and models need to be verified on larger, more representative samples of Pakistanis using a large-scale survey based on the insights obtained from this pilot study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"42 1","pages":"54-67"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142373179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Core collections: Essential titles for health libraries","authors":"Lynsey Hawker MA, MRes, MA, MCLIP, Claire Blacklock MBChB, MRCP, MRCGP, DTM&H PGDip, FHEA","doi":"10.1111/hir.12547","DOIUrl":"10.1111/hir.12547","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Core collections have been produced by CILIP's Health Libraries Group, then called the Library Association's Medical Section, since 1952. Maintained by a Working Group of health librarians based in the UK NHS, higher education and specialist libraries, the collections provide an up-to-date curated list of reliable titles essential to health libraries. The core collections currently include nursing, midwifery, medicine and dentistry. The newest core collection is being developed in collaboration with the African Hospital Libraries to provide a list of key resources relevant to sub-Saharan Africa. Expressions of interest to help develop this latest collection are invited.</p>","PeriodicalId":47580,"journal":{"name":"Health Information and Libraries Journal","volume":"41 3","pages":"213-215"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}