Cognitive biases as interrupters in evidence based practice decision-making.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To identify the most frequently-observed forms of cognitive bias among Health Information Professionals (HIPs) during decision-making processes. To determine if number of years in the profession influences the types of cognitive biases perceived in others' decisions.

Method

This cross-sectional study invited participation of 498 elected and appointed leaders at the national, caucus, and chapter levels of the Medical Library Association. The 149 participants (32%) were presented with 24 cognitive biases often associated with expected decision-making contexts among HIPs.

Results

The most frequently observed forms of cognitive bias in decision-making situations were: Status Quo, Sunk Costs, Novelty, Professionology, Authority, Worst-Case Scenario, and Group Th

SUBMITTER: Eldredge JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604062 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature