Neil thanks for sharing.
It is interesting that the authors conclude that, '---- therefore, the results of the present study can help medical libraries to improve their collection of resources and services to support the information needs of physicians and residents. It also paves the way for designers of information systems increating systems that suit the needs of physicians in every stage of clinical decision-making and helps libraries in solving the challenges of finding information for physicians'. But how can the study help medical libraries (majority of which are in poor LLMICs), when it is not Open Access? The first step to helping Libraries to collect information for access to the majority of academic and health communities is making information affordable through Open Access. Remove the pay-wall and every reader, everywhere will get it and may benefit from the result of the study. [*see note below]
Joseph Ana
Prof Joseph Ana
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Center for Clinical Governance Research & Patient Safety (ACCGR&PS) @ HRI GLOBAL
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