Letter to Editor
Health Information management
shahnaz khademizadeh; Mohammad Reza Shekari
Abstract
Health librarians, due to the nature of their work, the diversity of users' requests and the diversity of their information needs, along with the possible challenges ahead, it is necessary to benefit from artificial intelligence literacy more than before and be leaders in this field. In this regard, ...
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Health librarians, due to the nature of their work, the diversity of users' requests and the diversity of their information needs, along with the possible challenges ahead, it is necessary to benefit from artificial intelligence literacy more than before and be leaders in this field. In this regard, some researchers have proposed a model for artificial intelligence literacy, which consists of three foundations of functional literacy, social literacy and technological literacy. The main purpose of functional literacy is education. It means that he can teach in the library and receive training for his growth and development. As societies become more complex and information needs change more and more and information sources become more diverse, reading and writing need the ability to understand society beyond just decoding text. In this way, the need to have social literacy shows itself with a critical understanding of social phenomena. In modern society, the ability to use technology has become a basic ability required for communication. In fact, health librarians should have the ability to accept and use technology and accept what is popular in the society, learn and use it in order to provide services. As such, increasing and strengthening artificial intelligence literacy for health librarians is a very important effort to ensure the success of future libraries. Libraries that will be challenged by the emergence of artificial intelligence, low-quality service provision, and the abilities of their librarians.
Original Article
Health Information management
Jalal Nikokaran; Seyed Ali Fatemi Aghda; Alireza Fallahzadeh
Abstract
Introduction: Due to the increase in the use of scientific texts and databases, the need of students and professors to search for articles and journals is essential. Considering the expansion of the use of mobile phones and its advantages, this study was conducted with the aim of designing and evaluating ...
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Introduction: Due to the increase in the use of scientific texts and databases, the need of students and professors to search for articles and journals is essential. Considering the expansion of the use of mobile phones and its advantages, this study was conducted with the aim of designing and evaluating a mobile application for comprehensive and offline search in databases of medical sciences.Methods: The current research was applied-developmental and piloted in preparatory region 7 (including scientific articles of Isfahan, Kashan, Shahrekord and Yazd universities of medical sciences) and in Scopus, Web of Science and PubMed databases. In order to determine the requirements of the application, a checklist was prepared using the relevant texts and 11 medical librarians and informatics specialists, 4 health information management specialists and 8 library staff were surveyed. After designing the application with offline search capability, usability evaluation was done using standard QUIS questionnaire by 235 faculty members, 380 students and 32 librarians.Results: The application database included 10 fields for articles and 15 fields for journals. The results showed that the evaluation of usability according to the QUIS questionnaire for faculty members, students and librarians was 8.22, 7.88 and 8.08 respectively and at a good level.Conclusion: According to the opinion of the users, it is expected that the design of the application program will facilitate and improve the search in research backgrounds and by conducting a search, comprehensive results can be obtained.
Original Article
Health Information management
Seifallah Andayesh
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AbstractIntroduction: The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of AI literacy on the job performance of medical librarians, with a focus on the mediating role of individual creativity among managers, administrative staff, and heads of medical science libraries affiliated with the Ministry ...
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AbstractIntroduction: The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of AI literacy on the job performance of medical librarians, with a focus on the mediating role of individual creativity among managers, administrative staff, and heads of medical science libraries affiliated with the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education in Tehran. Methodology: This research is descriptive and survey-based, and given its purpose, it is applied in nature. The statistical population consists of medical science faculty members at Tehran University. Due to the limited size of the population, no sampling method was used, and the entire population, comprising 176 individuals, was included through census sampling.The reliability of the instruments was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha test, and their validity was confirmed through convergent and divergent validity. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical indicators, such as frequency distribution, and inferential statistics, utilizing structural equation modeling with Smart PLS. Findings: The results showed that AI literacy has a positive and significant impact on task and contextual performance but a negative impact on counterproductive work behavior. Additionally, AI literacy positively affects individual creativity, which, in turn, has a positive and significant effect on job performance. Conclusion: The findings indicated that individual creativity acts as a partial mediator in the relationship between AI literacy and job performance.
Original Article
Health Information management
Abdolrasul khosravi; Rahim Tahmasbi; Saeid Najafpourboushehri; kiandokht saadati far
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of nutritional health literacy among people with abdominal obesity who were referred to nutrition clinics.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 317 patients with abdominal obesity who had visited nutrition clinics in Bushehr ...
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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of nutritional health literacy among people with abdominal obesity who were referred to nutrition clinics.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 317 patients with abdominal obesity who had visited nutrition clinics in Bushehr in 2012. The data were collected using a stratified sampling method proportional to the volume. The Nutritional Health Literacy Questionnaire (EINLA) was employed for data collection. The data were analyzed using the statistical software package SPSS version 24, with the use of the independent t-test, chi-square test, analysis of variance, and Pearson correlation.Findings: The mean score for the total nutritional literacy level was 17.94 ± 2.29. The participants in the study were divided into two groups based on their nutritional status: adequate and insufficient. It was found that 87.1% of individuals with abdominal obesity had adequate nutrition, while only 12.9% demonstrated insufficient nutrition.Conclusion: The majority of individuals with abdominal obesity in Bushehr demonstrated adequate nutritional health literacy. However, in the three skill sections of determining food units, calculations, and reading labels, it is essential to consider these factors when developing a plan.Key words: abdominal obesity, nutritional health literacy, BushehrKey message: The principal message is as follows: In light of the pervasive prevalence of abdominal obesity and the attendant negative consequences and diseases, it is imperative that individuals endeavor to enhance their awareness and obtain accurate and pertinent information.
Original Article
Health Information management
Maryam Torkaman; Mahdieh Mirzabeigi
Abstract
Introduction: The study of health information seeking behavior is valuable. Based on this, the aim of the present study was to understand the role of the need for closure in the health information seeking of cancer patients.Methods: The current research was a quantitative research in terms of the nature ...
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Introduction: The study of health information seeking behavior is valuable. Based on this, the aim of the present study was to understand the role of the need for closure in the health information seeking of cancer patients.Methods: The current research was a quantitative research in terms of the nature of the data, a fundamental research in terms of the purpose of the research, and a descriptive-correlation research in terms of data collection. The statistical population of the research was students from Shiraz University who themselves or their families had a history of cancer. Based on the purpose of the research, the targeted sampling approach and the snowball or chain sampling method used. The sample size was 212 people using J*Power software. The data collection tool was the questionnaire of Nellisen et al. (2015) and the questionnaire designed by Webster and Kruglanski (1994) and edited and summarized by Roots and Hill (2011). The collected data analyzed through Pearson’s correlation and simple regression tests using SPSS software version 23 analyzed.Results: The research findings showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the need for closure and health information seeking; In addition, the results of the simple regression test showed that the need for closure was a positive and significant predictor of health information seeking.Conclusion: It is suggested to pay attention to the role of the need for closure in the health information seeking, and actions such as holding health information literacy training courses should also be planned.
Original Article
Health Information management
Fatemeh Falahzadeh Abarghouei; Masoumeh Maghsoudi; Somayyeh Zakerabasali
Abstract
Introduction: Telemedicine is the provision of remote health care by specialists using information and communication technology for better disease management and research. This study aimed to determine the level of physicians' knowledge and attitudes towards telemedicine technology.Methods: This was ...
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Introduction: Telemedicine is the provision of remote health care by specialists using information and communication technology for better disease management and research. This study aimed to determine the level of physicians' knowledge and attitudes towards telemedicine technology.Methods: This was a descriptive-cross-sectional study conducted in 2024. The statistical population of the study was physicians working in two hospitals in Taft City. Since the number of physicians in both hospitals was 62, sampling was not performed. The data collection tool was a pre-designed standard questionnaire consisting of 6 dimensions and 48 items. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were evaluated by experts (Cronbach's alpha = 87%). After completing the questionnaires, descriptive data analysis was performed using SPSS software.Results: The response rate in this study was 81%. The results showed that although most physicians had low knowledge about this technology (56%) and did not have a positive attitude, most of them had a good understanding of issues related to security (90%) and the ease of using telemedicine technology (72%). Also, they understood the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine at an average level. Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that physicians' knowledge and attitudes towards telemedicine technology are poor. Accordingly, the use of educational interventions to create awareness among physicians is essential.Keywords: Knowledge, understanding, attitude, telemedicine, physicians
Systematic Review
Health Information management
Azadeh Abkar; Mahdi Mehrabi; Amin Golabpour; Mohammad Amin Shayegan
Abstract
Introduction: Early detection of COVID-19 plays a crucial role in reducing mortality. With its ability to analyze large volumes of medical data, artificial intelligence (AI) can aid in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of this disease. This review study aims to assess the performance of AI models in detecting ...
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Introduction: Early detection of COVID-19 plays a crucial role in reducing mortality. With its ability to analyze large volumes of medical data, artificial intelligence (AI) can aid in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of this disease. This review study aims to assess the performance of AI models in detecting COVID-19.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and WOS databases, yielding 143 relevant articles. The studies were analyzed based on the type of input data, algorithms used, performance evaluation metrics, the presentation of clinical rules, and the clinical validation of the models. Additionally, 451 review and meta-analysis articles were examined to determine the extent to which these algorithms have been integrated into clinical guidelines.
Results: The input data in the articles consisted of clinical records, medical images, and audio processing. More than 96% of the algorithms were found to be black-box models, lacking clinical validation by specialists. However, the average performance of these models was reported to be above 90%. The review of meta-analysis articles revealed that none of the algorithms had undergone formal clinical evaluation; only their performance on available data was assessed.
Conclusion: The review of studies shows that AI performs well in COVID-19 detection but faces limitations, including lack of explainability, reliance on training data, and the absence of extensive clinical evaluations. The development of white-box models and conducting broad clinical studies are crucial for ensuring the widespread acceptance of these algorithms in clinical settings.
بیان تجربه
Health Information management
Mohammad Reza Soleymani; Yousof Gheisari; Mohammad Ali Boroumand
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Introduction: Research and technology consulting includes empowering university researchers and technologists by providing guidance services in various fields of research and technology. Considering the time and space limitations in providing research and technology information and consulting services, ...
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Introduction: Research and technology consulting includes empowering university researchers and technologists by providing guidance services in various fields of research and technology. Considering the time and space limitations in providing research and technology information and consulting services, the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences has been launching online consulting services in various fields of health research and technology for researchers and technologists since 1400. After a needs assessment and determining the areas requiring consulting, experts and faculty members willing to provide consulting services were identified, and then the criteria for providing consulting services were developed and approved. This service was implemented in the Research Assistant Research Management System. Providing research and technology information consulting services has largely led to the empowerment of researchers and technologists and ensures the quality of research and technological products in the health field.
