Evaluating clinical librarian services: a systematic review

摘要: Background: Previous systematic reviews have indicated limited evidence and poor quality evaluations of clinical librarian (CL) services. Rigorous evaluations should demonstrate the value of CL services, but guidance is needed before this can be achieved. Objectives: To undertake a review which examines models quality, methods and perspectives service evaluations. Methods: Systematic methodology synthesis evidence, undertaken collaboratively by a group 8 librarians to develop research critical appraisal skills. Results: There are four clear library provision. Clinical effective in saving health professionals time, providing relevant, useful information high Clini- cal positive effect on decision making contributing better informed deci- sions, diagnosis choice drug or therapy. The studies improving, but more work is needed reducing bias specific impacts patient care. Critical Incident Technique as part mixed method approach appears offer demonstrating impact. Conclusions: This provides practical guidance regarding evaluation CL services. It also updated effectiveness impact services. The used was successful in developing skills group of librarians.