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Original Articles

Utilization of Electronic Databases for Diagnostic Information Among Medical Laboratory Scientists

Implication on Evidence-Based Medicine

Pages 43-51 | Received 18 May 2006, Accepted 08 Jul 2006, Published online: 08 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

The usefulness of electronic databases to medical profession is expanding rapidly. As the utilization of e-databases spread, accessible to more medical and biomedical resources is facilitated. Fifty medical laboratory scientists currently practising in the University Teaching Hospital were used as respondents. The aim of the study was to determine usability of e-resources, impact on the practice of their profession, areas of training needs for effective utilization. Questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents. The study revealed that a good use was made of e-resources available, although some hindrances were highlighted. Early completion of computerization process of the library is highly essential, intensive campus awareness campaign of e-resources and soft loan for the staff to purchase personal computers are ways of encouraging staff to use—resources.

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