Virtual health library users in Trinidad and Tobagowhat do they need?
Journal of health informatics in developing countries
; 7(1): 34-49, 2013. tab, graf, ilus
Article
in English
| MedCarib
| ID: med-17781
Responsible library:
TT5
Localization: TT5
ABSTRACT
This paper aims to evaluate the usability of the Trinidad and Tobago Virtual Health Library (TTVHL) website based upon opinions of employees, students and walk-ins in health care environments. Questionnaires were administered either in person or via e-mail to 122 persons who agreed to comment on the TTVHL website. All 122 responses were usable, resulting in a response rate of 100%. Data were generated using coded or classified responses and the findings were derived from data analysis. Respondents represented three categories of participants, viz. health care personnel; library/information personnel; and persons operating outside of the biomedical or library/information fields. Their overall opinion of the website was favourable. Limitations of time, research personnel, and Internet access curtailed the administration of the survey at some locations where eligible respondents were present. The method employed can readily be applied to other VHL websites. Research on virtual health libraries within Latin America and the Caribbean is still in the early stages.
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Trinidad and Tobago
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Medical Informatics
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User-Computer Interface
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Information Storage and Retrieval
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Information Management
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Libraries, Digital
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Developing Countries
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
English Caribbean
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Trinidad and Tobago
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of health informatics in developing countries
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
The National Library and Information System Authority/Trinidad and Tobago
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The University of the West Indies/Trinidad and Tobago