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Databases for Literature Research
Where to Search...
EBSCO Databases:
- Academic Search Complete
- Agricola
- Alt HealthWatch
- CINAHL Complete
- GreenFILE
- Health Source Consumer Edition
- Health Source Nursing/Academic
- MEDLINE
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Gale Databases:
- Academic One File
- Agriculture
- Environmental Studies
- Health and Medicine
- Health and Wellness
- Nursing & Allied Health
- Psychology
Where to Search...
Platforms that host multiple databases
- MEDLINE (EBSCO)
- MEDLINE (OVID)
- PubMed
Where to Search...
PubMed database can be searched in different platforms.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar is great to check if a specific article is available via HPU Databases.
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How to Search...
How to Search...
Brainstorm synonyms or related terms for each concept in your PIO or PICO question.
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How to Search...
Advanced Search treat each box as a PIO or PICO component
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Some databases have PICO(T) guided searches
How to Search...
EBSCO's Natural Language AI search
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Filter or Limiters you can use within databases.
- Publication date
- Peer Reviewed
- Type of Article
PubMed Article Type filter
Primary Research
Title
Research Question/Hypothesis
Population
Findings & Recomendations/Future Research
(Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial)
Secondary Research
(Systematic Review)
Title
Research Question
Methodology
A systematic review answers a defined research question by collecting and summarizing all empirical evidence that fits pre-specified eligibility criteria. Collects and evaluates all relevant studies
A meta-analysis is the use of statistical methods to summarize the results of these studies.
Statistically combines study results
Systematic Reviews vs Meta-analysis
Systematic Reviews
Systematic review = organized evidence collection & evaluation
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis = statistical pooling of results
How to Organize...
How to Organize...
Zotero direct citation exportation from any database and website by using a plugin within your favorite Internet browser.
Maintain your citations organized in your personalized database.
How to Organize...
Folders
Content in Folder
Individual Item
Zotero can create bibliographies, but you MUST clean your data and always double check.
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