Access to the online evidence base: a survey of the Northern and Yorkshire region

Wilson P, Glanville J, Watt I
Record ID 32004000705
English
Authors' objectives:

The aim of this study was to assess the awareness and use of NHSnet within general practice and to investigate the presence of skills necessary to maximise the benefits of NHSnet connections.

Authors' results and conclusions: At least one completed questionnaire was obtained from 65% of the general practices surveyed, and the individual response rate to the general practice survey was 44%. 90% of all respondents reported that their practice was connected to NHSnet, with 59% of respondents reporting that they use NHSnet at least once a week. Whilst NHSnet is most commonly used to search for research information or guidance, all respondents in this survey still report greater access to and use of paper-based information resources.
Authors' recommendations: Since our 1999 survey, reported NHSnet connectivity has increased greatly, with a majority of respondents reporting that they use NHSnet at least once a week. Given the recent implementation of NHSnet and the developing (ie early) stage of some online resources, this level of uptake is encouraging.
Authors' methods: Survey
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/CRD_Reports/crdreport23.pdf
Year Published: 2003
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England
MeSH Terms
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • Information Services
  • Internet
  • Primary Health Care
Contact
Organisation Name: University of York
Contact Address: University of York, York, Y01 5DD, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 1904 321040, Fax: +44 1904 321041,
Contact Name: crd@york.ac.uk
Contact Email: crd@york.ac.uk
Copyright: Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
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