Halton D M
Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1987 Apr;48(4):311-4. doi: 10.1080/15298668791384814.
The explosion in scientific information has created serious difficulties for data retrieval and utilization in occupational health. Ready access to pertinent, intelligible and useful information represents one of the most pressing problems in the field, not only for professionals but also for the clientele they serve. Effective information management is required for professionals to respond speedily and appropriately to requests for data and advice in occupational health. This paper describes a response strategy involving the collection, evaluation, presentation and dissemination of occupational health information and outlines the contribution and importance of information technology and information science to the area of occupational health.
科学信息的爆炸式增长给职业健康领域的数据检索和利用带来了严重困难。能够便捷获取相关、易懂且有用的信息，是该领域最紧迫的问题之一，不仅对专业人员而言如此，对他们所服务的客户群体也是如此。职业健康领域的专业人员若要迅速且恰当地回应有关数据和建议的请求，就需要进行有效的信息管理。本文描述了一种涉及职业健康信息收集、评估、呈现和传播的应对策略，并概述了信息技术和信息科学对职业健康领域的贡献及重要性。
