How are medical students trained to locate biomedical information to practice evidence-based medicine? A review of the 2007-2012 literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study describes how information retrieval skills are taught in evidence-based medicine (EBM) at the undergraduate medical education (UGME) level.

Methods

The authors systematically searched MEDLINE, Scopus, Educational Resource Information Center, Web of Science, and Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews for English-language articles published between 2007 and 2012 describing information retrieval training to support EBM. Data on learning environment, frequency of training, learner characteristics, resources and information skills taught, teaching modalities, and instructor roles were compiled and analyzed.

Results

Twelve studies were identified for analysis. Studies were set in the United States (9), Australia (1), the Czech Republic (1), and Iran (1). Most

SUBMITTER: Maggio LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4076127 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature