Characterizing physicians' information needs related to a gap in knowledge unmet by current evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study sought to explore information needs arising from a gap in clinicians' knowledge that is not met by current evidence and identify possible areas of use and target groups for a future clinical decision support system (CDSS), which will guide clinicians in cases where no evidence exists.

Materials and methods

We interviewed 30 physicians in a large academic medical center, analyzed transcripts using deductive thematic analysis, and developed a set of themes of information needs related to a gap in knowledge unmet by current evidence. We conducted additional statistical analyses to identify the correlation between clinical experience, clinical specialty, settings of clinical care, and the characteristics of the needs.

Results

This study resulted in a s

SUBMITTER: Ostropolets A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7382620 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature