Tom Osborne L ibrarian Literature Searching Plan of Session Introduction to the Library OpenAthens registration Formulating a search Developing a search strategy Searching the databases ID: 1039141
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1. Searching the Evidence BaseTom Osborne, LibrarianLiterature Searching
2. Plan of SessionIntroduction to the LibraryOpenAthens registrationFormulating a searchDeveloping a search strategySearching the databases2
3. Evidence Based Medicinehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2a3o1-FuvYTrue or False? - Attaching a toad to your throat was a treatment for internal bleeding? - For baldness smear the head with juice of a beetle? - Statins help prevent heart disease?3
4. Introduction to the Library4Where we are?...What we offer…Access via the library pages on CONNECT http://connect/Pages/default.aspx OR via our website: http://www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/for-clinicians/library-and-information-service
5. OpenAthens RegistrationFor access to all online resources you will need to register for an NHS OpenAthens username/passwordhttps://openathens.nice.org.uk/You must register using a Trust PC and your Trust email address5
6. Formulating a Search6Take a look at the abstracts provided and highlight key terms you might use for searching.
7. Search Strategy“Is CPAP the best way to manage paediatric patients with bronchiolitis? Are there any randomised controlled trials to support this?”7
8. The PICO ApproachHow can we transfer the results into a searchable structure?Patient or PopulationIntervention or ExposureOutcomesComparisons(if required)WHO?is the treatment or procedure being delivered to? WHAT?is the condition or problem?WHAT?is the treatment or procedure being delivered? or WHAT?is happening to the patient or population?HOW?is the effect of the intervention or exposure measured? WHAT?can be achieved?HOW MUCH BETTER?is this procedure than another? or BETTER THAN WHAT?what alternatives are there?8
9. “Is CPAP the best way to manage paediatric patients with bronchiolitis? Are there any randomised controlled trials to support this?”Patient or PopulationIntervention or ExposureOutcomesComparisons(if required)WHO? WHAT?WHAT?9
10. Searching the evidenceWhere do you currently find your evidence?The NHS subscribes to eight healthcare databasesAccess via NHS Evidence https://www.evidence.nhs.uk/
11. Database Tips11ANDORUse AND in a search to:narrow your resultstell the database that ALL search terms must be present in the resulting recordsexample: cloning AND humans AND ethicsThe purple triangle in the middle of the Venn diagram below represents the result set for this search. It is a small set using AND, the combination of all three search words.Use OR in a search to:connect two or more similar concepts (synonyms)broaden your results, telling the database that ANY of your search terms can be present in the resulting recordsexample: cloning OR genetics OR reproductionAll three circles represent the result set for this search. It is a big set because any of those words are valid using the OR operator
12. More Database TipsTruncat* & “Bool* Operat*” - *, ADJ2, ?, “”,Search ALL options but BE SPECIFICLimit by DateRemove DuplicatesSort ResultsView Abstracts - Appraise12
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14. Find the Article!14What year was it published?How can you tell if it’s any good?
15. Library outreach serviceThe libraryLevel 5, Education CentreUpper Maudlin StTel. ext. 20105Email. library@uhbristol.nhs.uk 15