New methods of searching for medical literature: comparison of two systems, implementation and user reactions in a urologic department.
Knowledge Finder is the first Medline retrieval system based on CD-ROM technology that allows natural-language queries and accounts for deviations in spelling and terminology. Retrieved citations are ranked in accordance with their possible relevance (fuzzy logic algorithms), thus resulting in speedy orientation on a topic of interest. EasyOrder is an additional software module that enables the user to place an automatic electronic order at the library of choice, via modem, to receive a copy of a full-text article by mail or facsimile. We performed a study comparing search results and times when using a Boolean versus a fuzzy system. This article describes the underlying new concepts, implementation in a urologic department and user reactions to the new possibilities.
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Department of Urology, Mannheim Hospital, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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D016251:CD-ROM; D017143:Fuzzy Logic; D006801:Humans; D016239:MEDLINE; D012984:Software; D014572:Urology; D014573:Urology Department, Hospital