bims-librar Biomed News
on Biomedical librarianship
Issue of 2023–01–22
nine papers selected by
Thomas Krichel, Open Library Society
  1. Effects of Motivational and Behavioral Factors on Job Productivity: An Empirical Investigation from Academic Librarians in Pakistan.
  2. Improve academic search engines to reduce scholars' biases.
  3. The Quality of Literature Search Reporting in Systematic Reviews Published in the Urological Literature (1998-2021).
  4. Drug information-seeking behaviours of physicians, nurses and pharmacists: A systematic literature review.
  5. Growing Taller without Hormones? Dr. Consult Google-An Evaluation of Online Information Related to Limb Lengthening.
  6. Longitudinal analysis of YouTube videos discussing post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction.
  7. YouTube™ as a source of information on prostatitis: a quality and reliability analysis.
  8. Evaluation of scientific reliability and quality of YouTube videos on cancer and nutrition.
  9. Quality and Popularity Trends of Weight Loss Procedure Videos on TikTok.
  1. Behav Sci (Basel). 2023 Jan 03. pii: 41. [Epub ahead of print]13(1):
    Effects of Motivational and Behavioral Factors on Job Productivity: An Empirical Investigation from Academic Librarians in Pakistan.
    Khurram Shahzad, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Abid Iqbal, Omer Shabbir.
      The major objective of the current study was to find out the impact of motivational factors on the job outcomes of librarians working in HEC-recognized university libraries in Pakistan. A survey research method followed by predictive correlational design was applied to test the constructed hypotheses in this study. The population of the study was library professionals working in the university libraries of Lahore, Pakistan. There were 13 public sector universities and 21 private sector universities. The census sampling technique was used to collect data from the respondents of the 34 universities. Data were collected with the help of a questionnaire. Out of 225 respondents, 189 completed questionnaires were received. Hence, the response rate was 84%. The gathered data were analyzed through SPSS software. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests were applied to find out the impact of motivational and behavioral factors on the job outcomes of information professionals. The findings of the study showed that different types of motivation influenced information professionals to carry out innovative and value-added services in the workplace. Rewards, a sense of honor, an amicable work environment, and autonomy were the key categories of motivation that encouraged information professionals to undertake efficient job performance. Recommendations provided through a framework based on the findings of the study will prove to be a benchmark for policymakers, human resource managers, and heads of institutions in order to formulate such techniques that might motivate information professionals for the implementation of user-centric services.
    Keywords:  job performance; librarians; library professionals; motivational factors; relation of motivation with job productivity
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13010041
  2. Nat Hum Behav. 2023 Jan 20.
    Improve academic search engines to reduce scholars' biases.
    Paul T von Hippel, Stuart Buck.
      
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-022-01518-0
  3. J Urol. 2023 Jan 20. 101097JU0000000000003190
    The Quality of Literature Search Reporting in Systematic Reviews Published in the Urological Literature (1998-2021).
    Brett Norling, Zachary Edgerton, Caitlin Bakker, Philipp Dahm.
       PURPOSE: To evaluate to what extent systematic reviews (SRs) published in the urological literature follow best practices for the reporting of searches.
    MATERIALS AND METHODS: SRs addressing questions of therapy/prevention were sought out in 5 major urological journals from January 1998 to December 2021. Two members performed study selection and data abstraction independently and in duplicate. The methodological and reporting quality using of these SRs was assessed using operationalized criteria based on the PRISMA-S and PRISMA 2020 checklists. Proportions of SRs that satisfied each criterion were compared based on period (1998-2012, 2013-2016 and 2017-2021) and journal of publication.
    RESULTS: The search identified 483 SRs that met inclusion criteria. Most SRs searched 2 or more electronic databases (88.6%); few searched abstract proceedings (26.7%), clinical trial registries (15.1%) or dedicated databases of the 'grey literature' (6.2%). Approximately 1 in 3 SRs (32.3%) were explicit in not restricting searches by language. A few criteria demonstrated improved reporting over time including use of clinical trial registries (6.8% vs 14.4% vs 23.3%; P=.001), searches unrestricted by language (37.3% vs 49.3% vs 55.1%; P=.006) and flow diagram reporting (34.8% vs 82.9% vs 93.2%; P=.001), but not the search of abstract proceedings (28.6% vs 24.0% vs 27.3%; P=.647). Reporting characteristics across journals were similar.
    CONCLUSIONS: SRs published in the urological literature have considerable shortcomings regarding the reporting of their underlying search strategies. Efforts must be taken to improve search strategies in the form of better training in systematic review methods as well as the more stringent enforcement of reporting guidelines.
    Keywords:  EQUATOR network; quality of reporting; systematic literature searches; systematic reviews
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003190
  4. Health Info Libr J. 2023 Jan 19.
    Drug information-seeking behaviours of physicians, nurses and pharmacists: A systematic literature review.
    Yu Xin Fiona Tan, Suzanne Tze Yin Lim, Jun Liang Lim, Tao Tao Magdeline Ng, Hui Ting Chng.
       BACKGROUND: Medication use typically involves physicians prescribing, pharmacists reviewing, and nurses administering medications to patients. Drug information (DI) is often required during the process, with the various health care professionals (HCPs) seeking information differently according to their needs and familiarity with various resources.
    OBJECTIVE: This systematic literature review aims to evaluate studies on drug information-seeking behaviour (ISB) of physicians, nurses and pharmacists to ascertain their DI needs, DI sources used, facilitators and barriers to DI-seeking.
    METHODS: A systematic search was conducted on PubMed, Embase.com, Scopus, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Cochrane Library to identify eligible primary research articles published between January 2000 and May 2020.
    RESULTS: The reviewed studies (N = 48) revealed that HCPs have a wide range of DI needs, with the top needs being similar across the three HCPs. Information sources used most often by all three groups were tertiary, followed by human and primary sources. Factors relating to the source characteristics were the most reported facilitators and barriers to DI-seeking. Some differences in drug ISB were also identified.
    CONCLUSION: Our findings can also guide information providers and educators to optimize information provision. It may also facilitate effective communication amongst HCPs when obtaining DI from or providing DI to one another.
    Keywords:  doctors; information needs analysis; information seeking behaviour; information sources; nurses; pharmacists; review, literature; review, systematised
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12472
  5. Healthcare (Basel). 2023 Jan 06. pii: 172. [Epub ahead of print]11(2):
    Growing Taller without Hormones? Dr. Consult Google-An Evaluation of Online Information Related to Limb Lengthening.
    Sefa Key, Mustafa Yalın, Mehmet Erten.
       PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the reliability, content and readability of the information available on the Internet related to limb lengthening surgeries, which have recently been progressively in fashion.
    METHODS: The three most commonly used browsers on the Internet were determined and a search term for "Limb Lengthening Surgery" was typed for each browser. The websites were categorized by their type, and the content and the quality of them was evaluated using the DISCERN score, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark and the Global Quality Score (GQS). The Flesch Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL) and the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FKRS) were used to evaluate the readability. Each website also assessed the presence (or absence) of the Health on Net (HON) code.
    RESULTS: The academic category was found to be significantly higher than the medical and commercial categories. Mean FKGL and FCRS scores, DISCERN score values, JAMA, GQS and LLCS score values of Websites with HON code were significantly higher than those without.
    CONCLUSIONS: The quality of online information related to limb lengthening was of low quality. Although some websites, especially academic resources, were of higher quality, the readability of their content is just about 2.5 degrees higher than the sixth-grade reading level.
    Keywords:  eHealth; information; limb lengthening; surgery; websites
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020172
  6. Urol Oncol. 2023 Jan 16. pii: S1078-1439(22)00496-3. [Epub ahead of print]
    Longitudinal analysis of YouTube videos discussing post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction.
    Ridwan Alam, Michael J Biles, Hiten D Patel, Christian P Pavlovich, Zeyad R Schwen.
       BACKGROUND: YouTube is heavily utilized by patients as an educational resource, but this content can be fraught with misinformation. We sought to characterize the quality of videos on YouTube discussing postprostatectomy erectile dysfunction and to evaluate metrics associated with retaining a top position in search results over time.
    METHODS: In October 2019, we watched the first 100 YouTube videos using the search query "radical prostatectomy erectile dysfunction." Videos not relevant to the topic were excluded. Video metrics were collected, and content quality was evaluated using the DISCERN instrument. In June 2022, the search was repeated and video metrics were updated. Video characteristics were associated with search rank and the ability to remain in the top 100 spots using the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and logistic regression, respectively.
    RESULTS: We included 81 videos which amassed 529,428 views in 2019. The median total DISCERN score was 29 (IQR 21-42), which is interpreted as a poor quality video. Self-promotion or commercial bias was present in 42 videos (51.9%); false claims were present in 16 (19.8%). There was no correlation between DISCERN score and search rank (r = 0.08, p = 0.49). In 2022, 15 videos remained in the top 100 search results and had a higher median DISCERN score than videos no longer in the top 100 (46 vs. 28.5, p = 0.01). Each additional DISCERN point was associated with a 7% higher odds of remaining in the top 100 (OR 1.07, 95% CI 1.01-1.11, p = 0.003).
    CONCLUSIONS: The quality of the top 100 YouTube videos discussing postprostatectomy erectile dysfunction is low. Higher quality videos had a higher odds of remaining in the top 100 search results over time but do not correlate with the order in which they are ranked.
    Keywords:  Erectile dysfunction; Misinformation; Radical prostatectomy; Social media; YouTube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.12.010
  7. Int J Impot Res. 2023 Jan 16.
    YouTube™ as a source of information on prostatitis: a quality and reliability analysis.
    Binhan Kagan Aktas, Doruk Demirel, Ferhat Celikkaleli, Suleyman Bulut, Emrah Gokay Ozgur, Yalcin Kizilkan, Cuneyt Ozden.
      It was aimed to analyze the YouTube™ videos on prostatitis regarding their source, content, and information included. The term "prostatitis" was searched by relevance and the first 200 video links and features were recorded. Using the 5-point modified DISCERN tool, Global Quality Score (GQS), and Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) score, the quality and reliability of the information were assessed by two urologists. Inter-rater agreement for DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS had Cohen's kappa coefficients of 0.883, 0.887, and 0.885, respectively. The most common source of upload was doctors/medical institutions (33.0%), and the majority of the content was about general information (27.0%). The mean modified DISCERN, GQS and JAMA scores were 3.24 ± 1.23 (1.00-5.00), 3.25 ± 1.26 (1.00-5.00) and 2.17 ± 1.36 (0.00-4.00), respectively. These scores were correlated with each other (r = 0.914, p < 0.001 between JAMA and GQS; r = 0.954, p < 0.001 between JAMA and modified DISCERN; and r = 0.885, p < 0.001 between GQS and modified DISCERN, Spearman test) and were the highest in the videos uploaded by doctors/medical institutions (p < 0.001, Kruskal-Wallis test). Of the videos, 25.5% were poor, 30.5% were moderate and 44.0% were high quality. The high quality videos were significantly shorter than those with poor quality (p = 0.039, Kruskal-Wallis test). The poor quality videos had the highest view ratio (50.49 ± 127.74 (0.03-618.91), p = 0.036, Kruskal-Wallis test). Most YouTube™ videos on prostatitis are short and high quality videos uploaded by doctors/medical institutions. However, these videos have less view ratios than those with poor quality.
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-023-00666-9
  8. Nutrition. 2022 Dec 13. pii: S0899-9007(22)00345-8. [Epub ahead of print]108 111933
    Evaluation of scientific reliability and quality of YouTube videos on cancer and nutrition.
    Osman Sütcüoğlu, Zeynep İrem Özay, Ahmet Özet, Ozan Yazıcı, Nuriye Özdemir.
       OBJECTIVES: YouTube is a video-sharing platform used by ∼2 billion people per month, and videos are watched in high numbers in the medical field. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the scientific reliability and the relationship between the quality and popularity of the most watched YouTube videos on cancer and nutrition.
    METHODS: YouTube videos were evaluated independently by two oncologists. The video quality was evaluated according to the internationally valid medical video or document evaluation scores: DISCERN score, modified DISCERN score, Journal of the American Medical Association score, and Global Quality Scale score.
    RESULTS: Forty-six (58%) of the videos were uploaded to the platform by physicians or dietitians. Although 29 videos (36%) recommended a uniform diet, 51 videos (64%) had food suggestions that could be added to the diet. The most recommended foods were cruciferous (n = 16 [20%]; broccoli and cauliflower) and berries (n = 12% [15%]; strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries). When the video quality was evaluated according to the DISCERN score, only 17 (21%) videos were evaluated as good or excellent. There was a strong negative correlation between the DISCERN score and the number of video views and likes (r = -0.426; P < 0.001 and r = -0.226; P = 0.017, respectively).
    CONCLUSIONS: Videos about cancer and nutrition were highly watched, but the overall quality and reliability were low. Although the source of the information presented and its deficiencies and sometimes misleading statements were found, it was determined that the videos with less reliability were watched more. There is a need to produce quality content on YouTube or similar platforms.
    Keywords:  Cancer; Internet; Nutrition; Social media; Video; YouTube
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2022.111933
  9. Obes Surg. 2023 Jan 18.
    Quality and Popularity Trends of Weight Loss Procedure Videos on TikTok.
    Ali Lahooti, Amier Hassan, Brian Critelli, Donevan Westerveld, Carolyn Newberry, Sonal Kumar, Reem Z Sharaiha.
       INTRODUCTION: The use of social media as a medical information tool parallels rising obesity rates. TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, contains nearly 99,000 videos hashtagged "weightloss." Prior studies have analyzed the quality of medical information on TikTok in other areas of medicine. However, the quality of videos regarding weight loss procedures has not yet been determined.
    METHODS: Hashtags encompassing three weight loss modalities were searched using TikTok's algorithm. The first 50 videos meeting inclusion criteria for each modality were considered. Two independent reviewers categorized videos and assessed their content quality using DISCERN. Quality scores and popularity were compared between videos sources, modalities, and content categories.
    RESULTS: Of 150 videos included, 20.7% were created by physicians versus 79.3% by non-physicians (p < 0.001). The average DISCERN score for physician-created content was significantly higher than that of non-physicians (p < 0.001), despite significantly less popularity (p < 0.002). The 50 most popular videos had significantly lower DISCERN scores than the 50 least popular (p < 0.02). The average DISCERN score for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) videos were significantly higher than videos related to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) (p < 0.001). VSG-related videos were significantly more popular than RYGB- and ESG-related videos (p < 0.001 and p < 0.001). Finally, educational videos had significantly higher DISCERN scores than weight loss transformation and personal experience videos (p < 0.001).
    CONCLUSION: Videos on TikTok related to weight loss procedures are poor, and greater popularity trends with lower quality. Assessment of content can encourage viewers to seek better information and allow providers to improve patient information tools.
    Keywords:  Bariatric; Endoscopy; Obesity; TikTok
    DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-022-06409-x
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