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These instructional modules cover most of the principal literature databases for healthcare literature. The first 2 should be viewed first; the others, as need arises. Each module is self-contained and includes a naviation panel at the bottom, with pause, start, and stop. If you have questions contact John Orriola- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 974-2990.
Module (duration) PDF Description
Introduction ("literature searching...") (12:32)

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View this introduction first; "Literature Searching for the Healthcare Professional".  Resources and practical concepts of searching medical literature.
OR_AND_NOT (10:06) View this second, unless well versed in Boolean OR_AND_NOT and other database controls.
CINAHL EBSCO (8:29) Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature for nurses and pt students.
CINAHL EBSCO (8:04) As provided by the publishing company, but more general.
Cochrane Library The premier database for Systematic Reviews of the literature.
EndNote

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Supported bibliographic software module and printed guide.
Library catalog (6:58) Inventory of what this library purchases and subcribes to. If we don't own it you can't read it!
PEDro (7:28) Physiotherapy evidenced database for pt, orthopedics.
Point of care (8:59) Unique databases for accessing immediate, timely answers to clinical questions at bedside.
PubMed (9:01) Main journal literature database in healthcare.
PubMed As provided by PubMed-much more thorough and much longer.
STAT!Ref Database of online core and pharmacology textbooks.
Web of Science (8:07) An excellent adjunct to PubMed with yet more journal literature.
Curriculum Support Tutorials
Nursing Transitions (41:26)

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For Nursing in Transitions course.
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 10:30