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Gastroenterologists Information Seeking Report 2009
CEOutcomes LLC, July 2009, Pages: 90
Gastroenterologists come to their practice with deeply embedded knowledge and skills; when ambiguity occurs during a patient encounter, gastroenterologists are often prompted to seek additional information and reflect on their actions. Understanding the current medical information-seeking patterns of physicians is critical when making educational design and support decisions related to continuing healthcare education.
CE Outcomes, LLC surveyed a random stratified sample of 2,000 U.S. practicing physicians in 16 specialties by fax and email during July and August 2009 to investigate their information-seeking patterns. Data from the overall U.S. physician sample is provided in this report, along with a specific analysis of data from a sample of 125 gastroenterologists.
Reflection in Practice: Encountering Clinical Questions
- Gastroenterologists encounter, on average, five questions every week that arise during routine patient care requiring additional information.
- Questions that arise most often relate to therapies and drug interactions.
Reflection in Practice: New Therapies
- One in two gastroenterologists use Phase III study publications as the minimal level of evidence they accept in determining treatment regimens.
- Before adopting new advances into practice, gastroenterologists are most likely to rely on information from:
-- Opinions of national experts
-- Clinical practice guidelines
-- Peer-reviewed journal articles
-- CME courses
Reflection on Practice: Seeking Information
- On average, gastroenterologists spend three hours per week online seeking medical information.
- Gastroenterologists are most likely to search online for new treatment options and treatment guidelines.
- Gastroenterologists would prefer to receive new medical information in the future in electronic formats, including webcasts/webinars and online CME courses.
- Gastroenterologists are most likely to access up-to-date to get medical information online.
Reflection on Practice: Staying Up-to-Date
To stay up-to-date on advances in therapies to treat particular conditions, gastroenterologists rely on the following information sources:
- ?CME courses
- Opinions of nationally recognized experts
- Clinical practice guidelines
- Articles in peer-reviewed journals
- ?Colleagues and peers
Gastroenterologists are most likely to participate in these educational formats to receive medical information:
- Journals
- National, regional, and local meetings
Gastroenterologists are less likely to participate in these formats to receive medical information:
- Social media sites
- Television broadcasts
- Blogs and wikis
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