Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Introduction To Databases Karen Smith Department of Health Sciences University of York

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Introduction to Databases Objectives:  Have practical experience in using the main health care databases including the Cochrane Library, Medline, Evidence-Based Nursing  Have an overview of the range of databases available and the ability to select one which is relevant to your needs

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice What Is A Bibliographic Database?  They store details from publications which include journals, conferences, letters, reviews etc  The details are displayed in the form of a record for each item  Sometimes an abstract (summary) is provided  May also link to full text

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice What Are Databases Used For?  They are searchable using author name, subject, title and year  Enable you to find articles on a subject  They allow you to search through a much larger number of articles than you could by hand

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Some Applications  Used to search for information to support essays  They are a fast way to search a large number of records and thus save you time

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Some Applications Ctd  Used to search for information to inform research projects  Used by clinicians and patients to inform nursing practice and acquire up to date information on treatment

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Choosing The Right Database  Selecting the right resource is crucial to literature searching  In health related topics there is a wide variety of different databases to choose from

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Choosing The Right Database Ctd  They can offer very different information  Each has its strengths and weaknesses e.g. Cinahl is stronger than Medline in a number of areas e.g. nursing  Some focus on narrow areas of interest e.g. PsycINFO

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Choosing The Right Database Ctd  Others focus on specific research methods e.g. Cochrane Library

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Coverage  Each database varies in coverage  Some overlap with others  Some may be subject specific whilst others could be multidisciplinary

Examples Here are some databases we recommend you use to research your questions and topics:

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Examples  Cochrane Library – in particular the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews  Medline  Cinahl  Evidence Based Nursing Online

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Access  Most databases can be accessed using Metalib

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Access

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library What is it?  The Cochrane Library is an electronic publication designed to supply high quality evidence to inform people providing and receiving care, and those responsible for research, teaching, funding and administration at all levels

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library  Where is it?

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice National Library for Health

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library Ctd  Major source, though not comprehensive  Complete text of reviews – regularly updated  Reviews in progress – therefore very up to date information.

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library Ctd  Key source of evidence - quality assessed reviews using quality criteria  It contains the most comprehensive and international collection of evidence on which types of health care have been shown to work and which need more research

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Library Ctd  It is used by researchers and clinicians worldwide, and increasingly by patients and their families  Provides the evidence base for many people involved in the preparation of health guidelines

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice

Cochrane Library Ctd  The Cochrane Library consists of a regularly updated collection of evidence- based medicine databases  The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (Cochrane Reviews) is one of these  This database contains reviews of previous research undertaken

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews  Saves you time because the author has already carried out a detailed search  Evaluates the research using reliable methods  Comprehensive summary of the available evidence – an overview

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cochrane Demonstration

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Medline  Major index of 4,000 plus biomedical journals  Contains references and abstracts added from 1966 onwards  MEDLINE's journal coverage is extensive but represents possibly just a third, of the number of biomedical journals published worldwide

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Medline Ctd  Most MEDLINE records are from English language sources or have English abstracts, and may have an English  Take care as not all are available in English  Available via Ovid Web Gateway. ATHENS account required

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cinahl  US produced database of nursing and allied health literature  Coverage from 1982 onwards  Includes references and abstracts from 950 journals

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Cinahl  Available via Ovid Web Gateway. ATHENS account required  Updated weekly.  English language and N. American bias 

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Find them at (demonstration): MetaLib

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Evidence Based Nursing Online  Quarterly journal  Alerts practicing nurses to advances in treatment, diagnosis, aetiology and prognosis  Surveys a wide range of international medical journals applying strict criteria for the quality and validity of research

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Evidence Based Nursing Online Ctd  The key details of studies are presented in an abstract with an expert commentary on its clinical application  A reliable source of evidence  Saves time by carrying out the analysis on your behalf 

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Some more databases to try:  PsycINFO – psychology and psychiatry  Embase – pharmaceuticals and physical therapy  British Nursing Index – British references

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Some more databases to try ctd:  Health Management Consortium Department of Health and Kings Fund management database  AMED – allied and complimentary medicine

Accessing Sources Of Evidence For Practice Find them at (demonstration): Metalib 

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