Examining clinical librarians’ support for evidence-based medicine at teaching hospitals: A case study of Namibia

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dc.contributor.authorMwiiyale, Jacobina M.
dc.contributor.authorShatona, Menete N.
dc.contributor.authorSheehama, Jacob
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-09T09:17:23Z
dc.date.available2025-05-09T09:17:23Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionThis study aims to identify and analyze the obstacles encountered in the absence and advantages stemming from the presence of clinical librarians within the framework of applying EBM in clinical departments at a prominent University of Namibia (UNAM) teaching hospital in northern Namibia
dc.description.abstractThis study highlights the value of evidence-based medicine (EBM) in resource-limited healthcare systems and the role of clinical librarians in promoting EBM at the University of Namibia Teaching Hospitals. By employing qualitative research techniques alongside a convenience sampling method, we can effectively gather insights and perspectives that enrich our understanding of the subject matter. The study examined the contributions of clinical librarians through literature searches, study evaluations, and training for medical practitioners. Despite challenges like limited funding, interviews with 19 participants emphasized their impact on patient care. The study recommends integrating librarians into clinical rounds, offering specialized literature search services, and developing tailored information packages to support timely decision-making. Showcasing Namibia’s successes and challenges, this paper provides a model for strengthening EBM in developing countries to enhance healthcare delivery
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2025.2500002
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/3988
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis
dc.subjectClinical librarian
dc.subjectEvidence-based medicine
dc.subjectPatient care
dc.subjectResource-limited healthcare systems
dc.subjectUNAM teaching hospitals
dc.subjectNamibia
dc.subjectUniversity of Namibia
dc.titleExamining clinical librarians’ support for evidence-based medicine at teaching hospitals: A case study of Namibia
dc.typeArticle
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