Ease Of Finding Information Research Articles

A Systematic Review of The Literature Review on Factors Affecting Digital Well-Being in Adolescents Who Use Social Media in Southeast Asia

Adolescents are very easily influenced by the social environment without considering the impact that will be caused, the use of social media can have a positive and negative impact. The positive impact caused by the use of social media is such as the ease of finding information, establishing communication, and finding entertainment. In addition, it also has a negative impact on adolescents who use social media which can significantly affect the welfare of adolescents, this phenomenon is referred to as digitigal well-being. This study uses the systematic literature review method by searching for articles and with the help of Publish or Perish software, as well as using Sciespace and Elicit in collecting articles with keywords related to the research. From the results of the literature review, it can be grouped into three factors that affect digital well-being in adolescents. The first factor is the use of technology which consists of the duration of use, digital literacy and connectivity factors on social media, the second factor is the individual consisting of self-control, gender and fomo, and the last factor is the social support factor, especially from the elderly. The implication of this research is to see how factors affect digital wellbeing in adolescents who are active users of social media.

Electronic Health Record Usability, Satisfaction, and Burnout for Family Physicians

Electronic health record (EHR) work has been associated with decreased physician well-being. Understanding the association between EHR usability and physician satisfaction and burnout, and whether team and technology strategies moderate this association, is critical to informing efforts to address EHR-associated physician burnout. To measure family physician satisfaction with their EHR and EHR usability across functions and evaluate the association of EHR usability with satisfaction and burnout, as well as the moderating association of 4 team and technology EHR efficiency strategies. This study uses data from a cross-sectional survey conducted from December 12, 2021, to October 17, 2022, of all family physicians seeking American Board of Family Medicine recertification in 2022. Physicians perceived EHR usability across 6 domains, as well as adoption of 4 EHR efficiency strategies: scribes, support from other staff, templated text, and voice recognition or transcription. Physician EHR satisfaction and frequency of experiencing burnout measured with a single survey item ("I feel burned out from my work"), with answers ranging from "never" to "every day." Of the 2067 physicians (1246 [60.3%] younger than 50 years; 1051 men [50.9%]; and 1729 [86.0%] practicing in an urban area) who responded to the survey, 562 (27.2%) were very satisfied and 775 (37.5%) were somewhat satisfied, while 346 (16.7%) were somewhat dissatisfied and 198 (9.6%) were very dissatisfied with their EHR. Readability of information had the highest usability, with 543 physicians (26.3%) rating it as excellent, while usefulness of alerts had the lowest usability, with 262 physicians (12.7%) rating it as excellent. In multivariable models, good or excellent usability for entering data (β = 0.09 [95% CI, 0.05-0.14]; P < .001), alignment with workflow processes (β = 0.11 [95% CI, 0.06-0.16]; P < .001), ease of finding information (β = 0.14 [95% CI, 0.09-0.19]; P < .001), and usefulness of alerts (β = 0.11 [95% CI, 0.06-0.16]; P < .001) were associated with physicians being very satisfied with their EHR. In addition, being very satisfied with the EHR was associated with reduced frequency of burnout (β = -0.64 [95% CI, -1.06 to -0.22]; P < .001). In moderation analysis, only physicians with highly usable EHRs saw improvements in satisfaction from adopting efficiency strategies. In this survey study of physician EHR usability and satisfaction, approximately one-fourth of family physicians reported being very satisfied with their EHR, while another one-fourth reported being somewhat or very dissatisfied, a concerning finding amplified by the inverse association between EHR satisfaction and burnout. Electronic health record-based alerts had the lowest reported usability, suggesting EHR vendors should focus their efforts on improving alerts. Electronic health record efficiency strategies were broadly adopted, but only physicians with highly usable EHRs realized gains in EHR satisfaction from using these strategies, suggesting that EHR burden-reduction interventions are likely to have heterogenous associations across physicians with different EHRs.

Impact of an End-User-Designed Education Bundle for Electronic Health Records System Education of House Officers.

Introduction The benefits of Electronic Health Records (EHR)use in clinical care are well documented. However, without proper education and training on EHR systems, clinicians may face challenges in utilizing these technological tools effectively. Suboptimal usage of EHR systems can affect productivity.This study assesses the effectiveness of an end-user-designed education bundle as a supplement to existing training in EHR training for house officers. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of using non-conventional teaching modalities (i.e., short TikTok-style videos)to see how effective and accepted it was in comparison to traditional educational material. Methods A single-armed pre-post-study design consisting of 36 house officers was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention bundle. The bundle consists of a series of EHR tips and tricks as identified by experienced senior medical officers. The three components of the bundle are a handbook with consolidated tips and tricks, a long-form lecture video, and a series of TikTok-style videos. Distribution was done through healthcare collaborative platforms such as TigerConnect™ (Los Angeles,USA) and email. Results Participants found that the inclusion of our supplementary education bundle results in more effective training for EHR usage, with mean effectiveness with and without the educational bundle being 7.77 and 6.44, respectively (p < 0.001). There were also significant improvements in ease of finding information (7.67 vs 7.14, p = 0.016), performing general functions (7.50 vs 6.89, p = 0.0050), and overall efficiency (7.39 vs 6.92, p = 0.022). We also found TikTok-style videos were non-inferior to more traditional forms of education such as a handbook and traditional long-form lecture videos (p = 0.250). Conclusion An end-user-driven education bundle focusing on high-yield, advanced functions may be useful in enhancing the overall EHR system experience for junior doctors. Of note, TikTok-style videos may be no less effective than traditional methods of EHR teaching.

UK Cystic Fibrosis Registry Website Enhancements: A User-Centred Approach to the Data Access Transparency

BackgroundAs a member of the HDR UK Alliance, Cystic Fibrosis Trust is committed to adopting and maintaining the transparency standards within the UK CF Registry (UKCFR). Our website is the primary source for providing information on UKCFR and data access processes. We aimed to review use and accessibility across all user groups to shape website enhancements. This project aimed to improve transparency by conducting user experience (UX) research, and based on user feedback, enhance our website. For this project, we reviewed all of the HDR UK Transparency Standards. For this poster, we will focus on Standards 3 (Clear Website Navigation and 4 (Consider Target Audience). IntroductionThe primary objective was to enhance Transparency Standards by understanding audience needs and customise website improvements based on their needs. We envisaged that the outcome would be an improved and streamlined data access process to support transparency and trust among both data applicants and the public. MethodsWe employed a multi-method approach which incorporates public involvement throughout the whole process. We conducted on-site polls to intercept website visitors and gather quick feedback during their visit. Additionally, we created and distributed targeted surveys to various groups, including public and CF professionals, to delve deeper into their website experiences. Results The website’s overall rating is high at 7.4/10. UX research respondents: public 57% public and 43% CF Professionals. The top reasons for visiting the website are accessing reports and statistics and finding out more about UK CF Registry. Ease of finding information has fairly even spread, indicating room for improvement.

Upaya Komunikasi Bpjs Kesehatan Kota Padang Dalam Mensosialisasikan Aplikasi Mobile Jkn Melalui Bidang Mutu Layanan Kepesertaan

Using the JKN mobile application can provide several conveniences to the public and participants, namely ease of paying and changing membership data, ease of finding information on family participant data, ease of finding information on participant contribution bills, ease of getting information on Health Facilities and ease of submitting complaints, as well as requests for information regarding JKN-KIS. It is hoped that this JKN mobile application can reduce queues at every BPJS Health Branch Office by providing the best service to the community. The BPJS Health Branch Office is a place for the community to complete all administrative activities. Based on the presentation of results based on data and also the results of interviews conducted by researchers, it was concluded that communication efforts in socializing the Mobile JKN application BPJS Health carried out direct socialization to the public about the uses and advantages of using the Mobile JKN application because in the current era of digitalization all activities or matters have been implemented. Through the media and BPJS Health created the Mobile JKN application to help the public so that it is no longer difficult to use the JKN-KIS card, although some people are still unfamiliar with this, BPJS Health carried out outreach to community groups by providing educational material on using the Mobile JKN application.

Dampak Sosial Media Bagi Kehidupan Anak Masa Kini

The impact of gadgets in the era of globalization has positive and negative impacts. Ease of finding information, knowledge, being able to obtain or communicate with each other remotely is one of the positive paths. The existence of children's behavior that lacks socialization, does not understand politeness as result of never socializing is negative impact that many complain about social development in children. The method used in carrying out health education activities is by holding offline counseling at SD Al ALKHAIRAAT 2 PALU, Central Sulawesi. The counseling is carried out using the presentation and answer method. Analysis of article data used was obtained from internet using official website which discussed the topic of Impact of Social Media on the Lives of Today's Children, then analysis method was carried out by selecting articles according to the inclusion criteria and analyzing the content and findings in the articles obtained in study. Based on the results of statistical tests that have been carried out, it shows an increase in children's knowledge before and after being given counseling about the impact of social media on children offline. It can be interpreted that the children of SD AL KHAIRAAT 2 PALU Central Sulawesi already have good knowledge about the Impact of Social Media on the Lives of Today's Children and expected to be able to apply and disseminate the information obtained to friends and family at home. More than half of children have low knowledge about impact of social media. Basically, social media users are not limited by age and time. Everyone, both children, teenagers and adults can have their own social media accounts, especially children.

PEMESANAN E-TIKET SPEED BOAT ONLINE BERBASIS WEBSITE Studi Kasus PT.Caspla Bali Seaview

Information needs with the rapid advancement of information technology, ease of accessing information is absolutely necessary so that users or users are more practical in obtaining information, information and information management in an integrated manner are very important in every institution, including in seeking information on purchasing services. Demands for ease of accessing rental service information are increasing, such as the ease of finding information on ticket purchasing services, from destination to destination, price, departure time. And in this case looking for information on purchasing speed boat tickets, we still use manual methods such as browsing to the web boat address that will be used to cross, but here we are still confused about the web information. The purpose of this research is to find out the departure schedule information, make it easier to find information and clarify the effectiveness of the speed boat booking system. Based on the constraints above, the author plans to design a website-based application system that can clearly provide information from the contents of the company profile and make direct booking transactions through the website without coming directly to the ticket sales location. Results of research and discussion and constraints that has been stated, the following are some suggestions that are expected to be input to researchers as material for consideration in providing motivation for further research. In designing the website for the future, fill in the payment gateway to make it easier in the process of further payments and also to strengthen it with an online server so that it updates the deadline for confirmation of payment for E-ticket orders that have not been paid off.

Predicting E-Government Use in Mauritius: Non-Parametric Procedures

This study changes the way in which research has so far been conducted on assessing the extent to which the UTAUT model predicts the use of e-government. It also contributes to the theoretical framework by adding up a trust component to forecast behavioural intention. This study adds other factors to the theoretical model such as frequency of use, sector of occupation, education and urbanisation. Instead of merely summing up Likert-type items, this research identifies those individual factors behind all UTAUT components and Trust dimension that predict the use of the Mauritian government website both in the short and long run under the non-parametric approach. Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis H tests, Bonferroni correction and Jonckheere-Terpstra testsare used throughout the analysis. Data were randomly collected through questionnaires across 221 citizens who use the government website in Mauritius. Factors such as adequate knowledge, self-confidence, convenience of use, support at work, influential people, opinions of valued people, recommendations by important people to use the e-portal, improved job performance, ability to complete task online, having useful and required information online, ease of finding information, trust in government departments and website, online security and non-disclosure of personal details to third party affect a citizen’s intention to continue to use e-government portal in the future. In addition to these factors, having a computer or laptop, and cheap internet subscription affect short term behavioural intention but not long term behavioural intention. The reverse applies for updated information, easy to understand and use, maintain confidentiality, the enactment of laws against cybercrimes and seen as competent by colleagues. Results are significant at 0.1%, 1% and 5% level. Frequency of use and sector of occupation play key roles in influencing a citizen’s desire to use government websites across all UTAUT and Trust components. Urbanisation however does not affect e-government use at all. This study enables policymakers and government website administrators to tackle those aspects that may favourably mould citizens’ perceptions towards the government website. It will thus enhance e-government practice in Mauritius.

Quality Innovation Networks Share Varied Resources for Nursing Homes on Mostly User-Friendly Websites.

Quality innovation networks' (QINs') support of nursing homes (NHs) is a national strategy to systematically improve the quality of care experienced by residents. QINs have been tasked with providing NHs with information, resources, tools, and training to assist in developing best practices and to support quality improvement efforts in infection prevention (including joining the National Healthcare Safety Network [NHSN]), avoid unnecessary hospitalizations, and increase use of hospice and palliative care. Our objective was to examine QIN online resources provided to NHs to support best practices and improvement efforts. An environmental scan was conducted. Each QIN website was evaluated on (1) usability, (2) accessibility and prominence, (3) website design, (4) availability of training materials, (5) recency of update, (6) identification of key personnel, and (8) quality focus areas (ie, infection prevention, NHSN, antibiotic stewardship, reducing unnecessary or avoidable hospitalizations, and palliative and hospice care). QIN websites varied dramatically in design and resources offered to NHs as well as in the content and ease of finding information. Antibiotic stewardship and NHSN resources were widely available. Information (ie, fact sheets) on reducing avoidable hospitalizations was commonly available, while resources, such as tool kits, webinars, training, and contact information for personnel on reducing avoidable hospitalizations, were available to 23 states. Infection prevention resources were varied and limited to 34 states. Both palliative care and hospice resources were available through only a few QINs (13 states and 20 states, respectively). Given that much of the information, tool kits, and resources are standardized and in the public domain, centralized resources with tailored or specialized links to unique local resources, like in-person trainings and state-specific contact information, could be more beneficial for NHs. J Am Geriatr Soc 67:2376-2381, 2019.

Health Professionals' Perceptions of Information Quality in the Health Village Portal.

Information quality has an important role in health care as digital services provide patients and healthcare professionals more opportunities for searching and utilising information. Information quality is one of the key factors affecting user satisfaction, perception of digital service usability and intention to use the service. The conceptual framework for this study was the updated Information Systems Success Model of DeLone and McLean. The study was conducted in the context of Health Village, a digital interactive and secured portal providing health services to patients and citizens. The purpose of the study was to survey health professionals' perception (n = 91) of information quality and its effect on user satisfaction. Concerns were raised about the interoperability of the portal with other health information systems and the ease of finding information. Generally, in the Health Village portal, information quality was considered relatively high.

Розробка програмного модуля автоматизації обробки даних для поставок медичних товарів

Today, the issue of automating the management and monitoring of work processes, not only at service stations, but also at enterprises as a whole, is becoming increasingly important. Specialized information systems or software modules allow to save time on working with templates, analyze processes, track set goals and automatically generate recommendations. The work is devoted to solving these issues in the field of automation of data processing for the supply of medical goods using a specialized software module. An analysis of analogues was conducted, which determined that the main disadvantages of existing solutions that require elimination are the expansion of the functionality of medical supplies and the ease of finding information about a product, supplier, composition, which is the purpose of this study. To achieve this goal, a set of system models was developed in UML notation, a database structure for the optimal presentation of all subject area information and algorithms for processing this data. The proposed models and algorithms were implemented in a software module to automate data processing in the supply of medical goods. The client part has a convenient and intuitive interface for quick user interaction with the system and its database in real time. The system is designed as a desktop application (desktop application) written in C # using object-oriented programming. Module data is stored in MS SQL database. The software module contains forms for managing the relevant operations using the database, namely: the authorization form, the main window form displaying the list of consumables ordered, information about the compositions, suppliers, products that contain controllers for working with various operations in the Database, and directly form for delivery. When testing a software product, a number of advantages were identified that would allow to enter the market and be competitive: a simple and intuitive interface was created; automated direct connection of suppliers and customers; implemented several types of users in the system.

ADOPTION OF IFÁ AS A COMPUTER-BASED INFORMATION SYSTEM

Ifa scholars have primarily focused on its sociological and linguistic aspects while the scientific and computer aspects have been variously neglected. This paper explored the mathematical and computer model of Ifa corpus, which will assist Ifa priests to use the oracular process to simulate Ikin (the sixteen sacred palm nuts) and Ọpẹlẹ (the divining bead chain) on the way to produce Odu (Ifa poetries) signatures. Each signature links the 256 Odus in the database which invariably retrieved the corresponding verses with conforming sacrifices or advices. Microsoft Visual Studio.Net Express 2018 Community Edition on Window 10 Professional, 64-bit Operating System with Intel core duo CPU at 2.60 GHz, 12 GB memory was used to implement Ifa Application Tool (IAT). IAT interface supported Ikin and Ọpẹlẹ simulation, the manual inscription of Odu signature, display of verses, stories, advises and recommended sacrifices. Usability testers scored the tool high in the ease of finding information within the user interface while it was above average in the skill to capture essential features for Odu divination accomplishments. This model supported Ifa professionals to make informed decisions and assessment by eliminating the level of ambiguity to interpret Odu corpus with a clear demarcation of its meanings.

Satisfação, Confiança e Familiaridade no Varejo Online e o Papel Moderador da Experiência

Objetivo do estudo: O objetivo desta pesquisa analisar as relaes entre satisfao, confiana e familiaridade no contexto do varejo online, analisando-se o efeito moderador da experincia.Metodologia/abordagem: Realizou-se um levantamento de dados por seo cruzada nica com 190 usurios brasileiros de comrcio eletrnico. Para testar as hipteses formuladas foram analisados quatro modelos de regresso.Principais resultados: As evidncias empricas confirmam o efeito moderador da experincia na relao satisfao-confiana. Quanto melhor a experincia do consumidor, o efeito da satisfao na confiana mais forte.Contribuies tericas/metodolgicas: Confirmao da experincia como varivel moderadora da relao satisfao-confiana. Confirmao da relao satisfao-confiana, esclarecendo a inter-relao entre esses construtos. Especulaes sobre o efeito da familiaridade na qualidade percebida do website e suas potenciais implicaes.Relevncia/originalidade: Este estudo discute os construtos satisfao, experincia, confiana e familiaridade no contexto especfico do ambiente de compra online do varejista e no do comrcio eletrnico em geral. O foco na satisfao cumulativa, que considera o resultado do desempenho da empresa ao longo do tempo.Implicaes para a gesto ou sociais: As implicaes gerenciais apontam para a necessidade maior nfase em aes que aprimorem a experincia do usurio com o website, como rapidez de carregamento, respostas imediatas, facilidade para encontrar informaes e um bom design podem influenciar a experincia do indivduo no website, aumentando as suas satisfao e confiana.

Use of an internet website wiki at oncology Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) and the effects on student confidence with oncology references

ObjectiveTo describe the impact of utilizing an interactive website (wiki) to direct students to oncology resources during Oncology Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) on student ease of use and confidence with utilizing oncology references, and student-preferred initial search strategies. MethodsWe surveyed students who completed an Oncology APPE at University of Colorado Hospital/Cancer Center (UCH/UCCC) before (Control) and after implementation of the wiki (Intervention). The questionnaire included questions regarding student confidence with oncology and general drug-information (DI) resources, ease of finding information, and student-preferred initial search strategies. ResultsOf the 33 students completing an Oncology APPE at UCH/UCCC, 26 responded (response rate 78.8%). Before the APPE, fewer students felt somewhat or very confident researching oncology DI questions compared to general DI questions (Control: 16.7% vs 58.3%; Intervention: 0% vs 71.4%). After the APPE, more students felt somewhat or very confident researching oncology and general DI questions in the Control (75% and 83.3%) and Intervention (85.7% for both) groups (p > 0.05 between groups). Student-preferred initial search strategies were similar between groups (p > 0.05). Students in the Intervention group reported greater ease using oncology resources than students in the Control group when answering treatment guideline (4.64 vs 3.92) and supportive care questions (4.21 vs 3.92), although this was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). ConclusionsThe wiki was received positively by the students and did not adversely impact utilization of oncology resources. These results may provide guidance to oncology and other specialty APPE preceptors regarding use of a wiki to direct students to specialty resources.

EVALUASI KUALITAS WEBSITE DITINJAU DARI KEPUASAN USER DENGAN WEB ANALYTIC (STUDI KASUS PADA WEBSITE MAJALAH LIVINGETC INDONESIA)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate livingetcindonesia.com website, in order to improve user satisfaction as an online media and the extent to which the level of user satisfaction to the presentation of the website. The website criteria: perceived usefulness, ease of use, ease of finding information, and the design/layout of page is examined to determine the effect on user satisfaction. Analysis of site infrastructure has been meeting the needs of web and database servers, database structure, web analytics to determine the user visits the website and area/location where a user visiting the website. The survey results showed variable Perceived usefullness, Ease of use, Ease of finding information, and Design/Layout of page significant effect on user satisfaction .

A Practical Communication Strategy to Improve Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice

The purpose of this study was to determine if a consistent communication strategy for implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP), developed with input from staff nurses, improved staff nurse satisfaction with communication of practice changes. Integration of EBP knowledge into clinical practice supports optimal nursing care. Awareness of a practice change and the ability to reference the information may be problematic. A quasi-experimental single group before-after design was used to survey all RNs of a level III neonatal ICU for satisfaction before and after implementation of the EBP communication strategy. Registered nurse satisfaction improved regarding the amount of communication (P < .001), frequency of communication (P < .014), method of communication (P < .001), and ease of finding information (P < .001). A consistent strategy can improve nurse satisfaction with communication of EBP changes.

Staff views of a new antenatal early warning score chart

IntroductionThe use of early warning score (EWS) charts in Obstetrics has been recommended for all maternity patients (CEMACH) to aid in prompt diagnosis of critically ill patients. Our current postnatal...

Creating UGC Areas on Official Destination Websites: Is There a Recipe for Success? An Insight Through Netnographic Research

An analysis of the existing literature has demonstrated the importance of word of mouth as a source of information for potential tourists and service consumers. The growth of the Internet and interactive websites has lead to the creation of online communities that serve as points of reference for word of mouth and in particular for independent, personal and experiential information. Recent articles have noted the growing interest of tourism companies and destinations to include UGC areas in their official websites to provide their users with these types of information and interactivity among each others. However, so far little research has been performed on the success factors of online communities. This paper wants to create a platform for further research on the topic. If destinations want to boost visits to their websites through UGS areas and create a “buzz” through positive word of mouth, it is necessary to know the correct ingredients for success. Some of these ingredients have been discovered through a netnographic analysis of an Italian virtual mountaineering community. The analysis has shown that some of the most important issues when creating online communities are the reliability of information, the ease of finding information and creating threads and posts, the constant appearance of interesting threads and discussions, the respect for other members, the passion of all of the active users for the same topics and a certain homogeneity within the users.

Importance of Providing Tailored Resources to Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Results of the Global BRIDGE Survey.

Abstract IntroductionLife expectancy for women with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has increased as advances have been made in treatment and management. Consequently, when measuring the burden of MBC, womens' experiences, quality of life, and gaps in information and support needs should be considered. The BRIDGE Survey (Bridging Gaps, Expanding Outreach – Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient Survey) was conducted in the US, Europe, Latin America and Africa to evaluate patients' (pts) own perceptions of living with MBC; results are presented here.MethodsA Steering Committee of 3 international oncology thought leaders, 4 pt advocates, and a global public health organization was set up with the support of Pfizer Inc. to develop a quantitative survey (Harris Interactive®). To provide a balance between low and high-resource countries, women in the US, UK, France, Spain, Poland, Belgium, Argentina, Mexico, and Egypt aged ≥18 years with stage IV/metastatic disease were recruited and interviewed. Survey methods included telephone, mail, and in-person interviews, dependent on country and pt preference. The 34-item questionnaire took ∼25-mins to complete. Topics included MBC resources, support networks, attention given to MBC vs. early breast cancer (EBC) and personal impact of the disease. Pts were also asked if they had ever participated in, or searched for information about, clinical trials.ResultsIn total, 950 women completed the survey, referred by ∼20 physicians in each of the 9 participating countries. Most women (53%) felt that MBC was given too little consideration compared with EBC. 75% actively sought information on MBC but 51% felt that available information did not address their needs. Written materials were most frequently used, although many women found the internet most helpful. Those women who sought information were more likely to take an active role in treatment decisions and be more optimistic in outlook. Globally, 18% of women reported that they had participated in a clinical trial, with encouragement to do so by a healthcare professional being the most common reason given (77%). Numerous country-specific differences were observed, most notably in ease of finding information, whether available information meets pt needs, need for medical vs. non-medical information, and clinical trial participation. There were also country-specific differences in womens' level of optimism on diagnosis.ConclusionsThese results suggest that women with MBC have different needs from those of pts with EBC and that these needs are not always being met. Women are asking for information relevant both to their culture and to their disease stage. Further results will be presented, and will be discussed in the context of a recently published MBC Consensus Report compiled by the MBC Advocacy Working Group (Community Oncology 2008;5[12]; Breast 2009 [In Press]). Citation Information: Cancer Res 2009;69(24 Suppl):Abstract nr 3085.

Factors affecting assigned information problem ordering during Web search: An exploratory study

Multitasking is the human ability to handle the demands of multiple tasks. Multitasking behavior involves the ordering of multiple tasks and switching between tasks. People often multitask when using information retrieval (IR) technologies as they seek information on more than one information problem over single or multiple search episodes. However, limited studies have examined how people order their information problems, especially during their Web search engine interaction. The aim of our exploratory study was to investigate assigned information problem ordering by forty (40) study participants engaged in Web search. Findings suggest that assigned information problem ordering was influenced by the following factors, including personal interest, problem knowledge, perceived level of information available on the Web, ease of finding information, level of importance and seeking information on information problems in order from general to specific. Personal interest and problem knowledge were the major factors during assigned information problem ordering. Implications of the findings and further research are discussed. The relationship between information problem ordering and gratification theory is an important area for further exploration.