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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - September 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - September 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPER Source Type: research

Transforming health science libraries around the globe: The impact of technology
AbstractHealth science libraries have been using information technology since the late 1960s, shaping both the profession and the mission of these libraries. To explore the impact of technology, a series of articles has been commissioned for the HILJ Regular Feature, International Perspectives and Initiatives. This editorial sets the scene for this series of articles, which starts in this issue. These articles, written by health science librarians from around the globe, will explore the impact of technology on the way health science libraries provide information in the digital age. Some articles will look at national trend...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - September 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jeannette Murphy Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

NHS knowledge and library services in England in the digital age
This article explores initiatives on resource discovery as well as the need for system-wide partnership working to ensure that biomedical knowledge in computable form is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable. Low levels of health and digital literacy pose a significant barrier to using health information and accessing health services. A range of interventions are aimed at enhancing citizens' digital and health literacy skills. The education and life-long learning needs of the knowledge and library services workforce are considered. Working with CILIP and higher education institutions, HEE delivers a range of edu...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - September 20, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Sue Lacey Bryant, Richard Bridgen, Emily Hopkins, Catherine McLaren, David Stewart Tags: REGULAR FEATURE: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND INITIATIVES Source Type: research

Infodemiology for oral health and disease: A scoping review
ConclusionThe most commonly searched oral diseases were toothache, oral cancer, dental caries, periodontal disease, oral maxillofacial surgical procedures and paediatric oral diseases. Most of the studies belonged to developed countries and Google was the most researched search engine. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - September 1, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Radhika Gupta, Vikrant Mohanty, Aswini Y. Balappanavar, Puneet Chahar, Kavita Rijhwani, Sonal Bhatia Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Using the pet health information behaviour intervention model should make information prescriptions for pet guardians more effective
ConclusionThe model will assist both information professionals and animal health providers to better design and evaluate information interventions that support pet welfare. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - August 25, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Niloofar Solhjoo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An evaluation of the quality of COVID ‐19 websites in terms of HON principles and using DISCERN tool
ConclusionEvaluation using two widely accepted tools shows that most websites related to COVID-19 are reliable and useful for physicians, researchers and the public. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - August 12, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Reza Safdari, Marsa Gholamzadeh, Soheila Saeedi, Mozhgan Tanhapour, Sorayya Rezayi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Wanted! Health information students & early career health information workers new to writing for publication
AbstractInvitation to health information students and early career health information workers new to writing for publication to share evaluations of existing services or investigations into service improvement. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - August 4, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Frances Johnson Tags: REGULAR FEATURE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Mental health ‐related internet use by people with a diagnosis of chronic psychiatric disorder, attending community mental health centres
ConclusionsMost participants looked for information about their mental health on the internet. Therefore, mental health professionals should consider how to facilitate professional-patient therapeutic communication, with acknowledged Internet use by individuals with chronic psychiatric disorders. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - August 3, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Abdurrahman Yakisir, Zekiye Cetinkaya Duman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Development and spread of health literacy eLearning: A partnership across Scotland and England
This article outlines collaboration across Scotland and England to develop a core resource for eLearning on health literacy. It describes the development of the resource with case studies of the implementation in Scotland and England, demonstrating the balance between shared development and tailored implementation. The eLearning was developed to increase awareness of NHS workforce and community partners, supplemented by training for NHS librarians and public health specialists to enable them to provide more tailored training on health literacy techniques. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - July 30, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ruth Carlyle, Annette Thain, Sally James Tags: REGULAR FEATURE ARTICLE Source Type: research

NHS librarians collaborate to develop a search bank peer reviewing and sharing COVID ‐19 searches ‐ an evaluation
ConclusionSearch strategies are the most useful element of a search bank. Peer review can be challenging and would benefit from a formal structure, but it is professionally rewarding. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - July 12, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: H élène Gorring, Pip Divall, Sarah Gardner, Anne Gray, Alison McLaren, Lindsay Snell, Eva Thackeray, Adam Tocock, Gil Young Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Students' increased time spent on social media, and their level of coronavirus anxiety during the pandemic predict increased social media addiction
ConclusionIt is important to plan initiatives to reduce coronavirus anxiety to prevent social media addiction in young people.Study Location and SampleThe research population consisted of 1st and 2nd year students who are studying in the Medical Services and Techniques Department of Vocational School of Health Services at a university located in the west of Turkey, during the Fall Term of academic year 2020 –2021. Students in this department are studying in anaesthesia, dialysis, first and emergency aid, medical laboratory techniques, medical imaging technique, and medical documentation and secretarial programmes. (Sourc...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Hilal Parlak Sert, Hatice Ba şkale Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Landscape of health sciences librarian ‐mediated search services
ConclusionWith the developing landscape of citation managers and the tools offered, these data can be used as a benchmark for librarians who are considering evaluating or modifying their search service delivery. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - July 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Danielle M. Westmark, Teresa L. Hartman, Cynthia M. Schmidt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A 10 ‐year follow‐up survey of US academic libraries highlights the COVID‐19 experience and greater interest in health information outreach
ConclusionUS academic librarians are increasingly engaging in HIO to support the health information needs of campus communities and should consider aligning outreach activities with national health goals. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - July 5, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jodi Jameson, Lucy Duhon Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Community, Risk Assessment, Prevention and Control: Black American College Student's Information Seeking on COVID ‐19
ConclusionColleges and universities can play a critical role in information dissemination during crisis events. Students need critical information literacy skills that intersect with everyday information needs, particularly health literacy. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 29, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: J. Brenton Stewart Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research