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01.01.2007 | Short Communication

Effectiveness and efficiency of a literature search strategy to answer questions on the etiology of occupational diseases: a controlled trial

verfasst von: Frederieke Schaafsma, Carel Hulshof, Angela de Boer, Frank van Dijk

Erschienen in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health | Ausgabe 3/2007

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Abstract

Objectives

To evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a search strategy to find evidence-based answers to questions related to the possible occupational etiology of diseases.

Methods

A controlled trial of 70 occupational health physicians and 55 insurance physicians who were asked to answer one out of four ‘occupational disease case-vignettes’ following the steps of evidence-based medicine (EBM). The intervention group were given the search strategy as a tool.

Results

The intervention group scored significantly better than the control group in answering the main question of the case-vignette correctly (57% versus 37%) using more adequate search terms. The intervention group scored significantly better regarding satisfaction with the applied search strategy (28% very satisfied versus 8%). We found no differences in time spent in solving the case or in the intention of future practice of EBM.

Conclusions

The introduction and application of specific search strategies can have a positive effect on the effectiveness of searching literature. Future initiatives for developing and testing specific search strategies in the field of occupational health should be encouraged.

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Titel: Effectiveness and efficiency of a literature search strategy to answer questions on the etiology of occupational diseases: a controlled trial
verfasst von: Frederieke Schaafsma
Carel Hulshof
Angela de Boer
Frank van Dijk
Publikationsdatum: 01.01.2007
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health / Ausgabe 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0340-0131
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1246
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-006-0126-3

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