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| Personal Name | Roque, Maria Criselda C. |
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| Resource Title | A study on the evidence-based healthcare practice in selected hospital libraries in Metro Manila and the perceived professional competence of hospital medical librarians towards the evolving role of medical librarianship |
| Date Issued | 24 October 2013 |
| Abstract | During the recent years, the rise of the evidence-based practice appears to fit well for medical librarians. The emergence of Evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) practice in the medical profession has brought to the fore the role of medical librarians in its practice, and has called for a stronger integration of the librarian in the healthcare process. With changes brought about by advancements in technology and proliferation of information in the field of healthcare, a need is created for redefining medical librarianship towards an increasing emphasis in the professional role on issues such as information literacy and other pedagogical aspects related to searching information to assist medical practitioners. This study made use of the descriptive-qualitative method of research. Through a structured survey questionnaire consisting of seven (7) parts with close and open-ended questions, the study explored the level of practice and perceived professional competence of hospital medical librarians towards performing roles related to EBHC practice, and also their awareness and practical knowledge of the field. The respondents are library personnel working at government and private hospitals in Metro Manila, including licensed, unlicensed, and graduate students of Library and Information Science (LIS) and other similar or equivalent courses. Quantitative research techniques were employed particularly the Likert's Scale. The mean point value, frequencies and percentage distribution were used to analyze the data gathered. Based on this study, the following main results were found: (1) Majority of the respondents are familiar with EBHC (10 or 62.5%) as a concept, while most of them are aware of their role in supporting EBHC practice in their workplace. (2) Majority of the respondents (11 or 68.75%) have a positive perception towards EBHC practice as a concept and to its application related to medical librarianship. (3) Majority of the res |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Library and Information Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Medical librarians; Hospital libraries; Use studies |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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