| 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-
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| 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) |
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View this second, unless well versed in Boolean OR_AND_NOT and other database controls. |
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| CINAHL EBSCO (8:29) |
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Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature for nurses and pt students. |
| CINAHL EBSCO (8:04) |
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As provided by the publishing company, but more general. |
| Cochrane Library |
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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) |
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Inventory of what this library purchases and subcribes to. If we don't own it you can't read it! |
| PEDro (7:28) |
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Physiotherapy evidenced database for pt, orthopedics. |
| Point of care (8:59) |
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Unique databases for accessing immediate, timely answers to clinical questions at bedside. |
| PubMed (9:01) |
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Main journal literature database in healthcare. |
| PubMed |
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As provided by PubMed-much more thorough and much longer. |
| STAT!Ref |
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Database of online core and pharmacology textbooks. |
| Web of Science (8:07) |
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An excellent adjunct to PubMed with yet more journal literature. |
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| Curriculum Support Tutorials |
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| Nursing Transitions (41:26) |
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For Nursing in Transitions course. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 September 2009 10:30 |