Exploring and fostering the clinical information seeking behavior of medical practitioners: A Study
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The purpose of the present study is to provide insight into information-seeking behavior among medical practitioners in the Lakhimpur district of Assam, followed by the emphasis on medical practitioners' skills in using online platforms for satisfying their information needs.The random (purposive) sampling method has been used for collecting the required information.Many research studies have been conducted in the past on information seeking behavior among faculty and students as the primary research topic.However, a review of the literature revealed that just a few studies have been conducted on information seeking behavior among medical practitioners in govt setup and private setups as a primary focus.Consequently, this research contributes new knowledge to this lessexplored area of research.The Paper concludes with suggestions to strengthen the information seeking behavior among medical practitioners.
Institution: Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4385552997