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Advanced Searching on EBSCOhost Research Databases
- 1. | www.ebsco.com | 1 AdvancedSearching for Systematic Reviews Tuesday, 5th December 2023
- 2. | www.ebsco.com 2 EBSCO CustomerTraining Services Richard Crookes, MA, MCLIP Manager, Training Services – UK, Nordics & Africa 12+ years with EBSCO 25+ years Chartered Librarian (Revalidated 31/8/2022)
- 3. | www.ebsco.com 3 Objectives Identify &select EBSCOhost research databases Prepare your search strategy for systematic reviews on EBSCOhost databases using the PICO framework Manage search results using personal folder & Export Manager Locate and use methodological search filters Further support for EBSCOhost databases
- 4. | www.ebsco.com 4 EBSCO Databaseshttps://tinyurl.com/y2g5eare Click on database title link to get the description Access by entering “EBSCO”
- 5. | www.ebsco.com 5 From the Databasepage check the Description for subject and content coverage
- 6. | www.ebsco.com | 6 AdvancedSearching in EBSCOhost databases Understanding the goal of a systematic review Preparing the Search Using the PICO Framework
- 7. Setting the scene:the goal… In supporting systematic reviews users are attempting to identify all studies that could meet the eligibility criteria...
- 8. 1. Understand theresearch question 2. Turn the question into a search strategy using both free-text & thesaurus search terms 3. Use truncation / wildcards & Proximity Searching 4. Manage results with reference management Software Key Points in Supporting a Systematic Review
- 9. The PICO processis a technique used in evidence-based practice to frame and answer a clinical or healthcare related question. The PICO framework is also used to develop literature search strategies. The PICO acronym stands for: P – patient, problem or population I – intervention C – comparison O – outcome
- 10. #2 Choose yourFramework… Question Formulation Framework Elements CoCoPop Condition, Context, Population ECLIPSe Expectations, (improvement, innovation, or information), Client group (recipients of service), Location (where service is housed) Impact (change in service and how measured), Professionals Involved, Service PECO Patient/Population, Exposure, Comparisons, Outcomes PICOC Participants, Interventions, Comparisons, Outcomes, Context PICOT Participants, Interventions, Comparisons, Outcomes, Time SPICE Setting, Perspective, Phenomenon of Interest, Comparison, Evaluation SPIDER Setting Phenomenon of Interest Designs Evaluation Research type (For further information see the 38 variants: Booth, A. et al, 2019: https://gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/4/Suppl_1/e001107/DC1/embed/inline-supplementary-material-1.pdf
- 11. #1 Understand theResearch Question Q. In newborn babies, does a waterbirth (compared with being born ‘on dry land’), increase the risk of morbidity or mortality?
- 12. Primary focus isPopulation / Intervention Use the PICO process to frame & answer a question Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Newborn babies Waterbirth ‘Land birth’ Neonatal morbidity or mortality Newborn baby Newborn babies Neonates Waterbirth, Water birth, Birthing pool Under water birth Birth on land Birth on dry land Land birth Landbirth Neonatal morbidity Neonatal mortality Infant morbidity Infant mortality INFANT, NEWBORN WATERBIRTH ALTERNATIVE BIRTH METHODS CHILDBIRTH HOME CHILDBIRTH INFANT MORTALITY PERINATAL DEATH
- 13. #2 Turn theQuestion in a Search Strategy – Free-Text & Thesaurus Searching Free-Text via Title (TI) & Abstract (AB) on EBSCOhost: Using Advanced Search Guided Styles Using Command Line Query TI (heart attack or myocardial infarction) OR AB (heart attack or myocardial infarction)
- 14. #2 Using Subject(Thesaurus) Headings Map keyword (free text) search to CINAHL Subject Heading Combined CINAHL Heading with keyword search
- 15. #2 Using SubjectHeadings via Toolbar
- 16. #3 Using Truncation& Wildcards on EBSCOhost Syntax Example Truncation neonat*, ventilator * pneumonia Phrase Searching “neonatal mortality” Wildcard organi?ation, wom?n Alternate spelling p#ediatrics, colo#r
- 17. # 3 UsingProximity Searching Finds the words if they are within x words (or less) of one another regardless of the order in which they appear, e.g., land n3 birth Finds the words if they are within x words (or less) of one another and in the order in which you entered them, e.g., childhood w8 obesity Multiple terms can be used on either side of the operator, e.g. (neonatal OR infant) w2 morbidity Near Within With multiple Terms
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- 21. Search Strategy forEBSCOhost SU “Smoking Cessation+” OR (TI (Cessation, Smoking OR ((smok*) n3 (cessation))) OR AB (Cessation, Smoking OR ((smok*) n3 (cessation))))) (Effectiveness OR ((cost*) n3 (effective*))) OR AB (Cost Effectiveness OR ((cost*) n3 (SU “cost benefit analys?s+” OR (TI (Cost effective*))))) Improving efficiency and confidence in systematic literature searching 11th -12th June 2015) https://clinicallibrarian.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/improving-efficiency-confidence-in-systematic- literature-searching-wb-gdej.pdf Wichor M. Bramer - Gerdien B. de Jonge, Erasmus MC - Rotterdam the Netherlands
- 22. #3 Using theEBSCOhost syntax Available from EBSCO Connect at https://tinyurl.com/yybnhqyp
- 23. | www.ebsco.com | 23 UsingMyEBSCO Folders Saving search results Saving searches Creating Search Alerts
- 24. #4 Managing Searchresults 1. Saving, printing or emailing results. 2. Using the Export Manager functionality in EBSCOhost. 3. Saving references and searches using the MyEBSCO Folders. 4. Creating and sharing custom folders. 5. Creating search alerts in EBSCOhost databases.
- 25. Use Add to Folder iconsto save single records or save a page of results
- 26. Items (results) arestored for the duration of the session by users are required to Sign-In to MyEBSCO to create a personal, folder to store results, search etc. beyond the session
- 27. From the FolderSelect Articles to Print / E-mail / Save or Export
- 28. Use the PrintManager to save Current Search History and results in an appropriate Citation Format, e.g. Harvard, as a PDF, or to send to the printer.
- 29. Use E-Mail Managerto send Current Search History, results in a preferred Citation Format, e.g. Harvard, or a Customised Field Format
- 30. Use Save Managerto save Current Search History and search results as a PDF or text file* in a preferred Citation Format, e.g. Harvard, or a Customised Field Format * Internet Explorer only
- 31. #4 Using ExportManager (Bibliographic Management Software) Many available No “right” choice Managing large numbers of records Importing references Remove duplicate references Annotating custom fields
- 32. Use Export Managerto save citations in your preferred format e.g. RIS, for your bibliographic management software e.g. EndNote, RefWorks, Zotero, or download as a .csv file.
- 33. Click Share toexport results directly from the list (supports up to 25,000 results)
- 34. Enter details andchoose the appropriate format etc. A link to exported results is sent and is valid for up to 7 days.
- 35. Using MyEBSCO Foldersto Store & Retrieve Items Without an Account Articles saved for the duration of the session Save/Print/email from the default folders during the session Export results Items saved are lost when closing the session With a MyEBSCO Account Articles saved beyond the session Save searches & alerts Create custom folders Share folders Items stored indefinitely unless there is no activity 18 months since the account was setup
- 36. Using the MyEBSCOFolder - Tutorial
- 37. Save the Search(es)or Alerts to the Folder – edit before saving as needed
- 38. Sign in toyour MyEBSCO account or click Sign up
- 39. Enter Saved Search (Permanentor 24 hours) details and Edit if necessary
- 40. Create Search Alertby adding details, setting parameters i.e., Frequency, duration, format etc. Alerts are stored in the My EBSCOhost Folder
- 41. EBSCOhost Support Materials– Exporting Results How to Use the Export Manager Exporting up to 25,000 Results Exporting EBSCO Citations to EndNote – FAQs Using RefWorks with EBSCOhost - Frequently Asked Questions
- 42. EBSCOhost Support Materials– Using MyEBSCOhost Folders How to Create and Manage a MyEBSCO Account My EBSCO Folder - Tutorial How to Use the My EBSCO Folder EBSCOhost Folder - Frequently Asked Questions How to Use Custom Folders Sharing Custom Folders
- 43. EBSCOhost Support Materials– Saving Searches & Results Using the EBSCOhost Result List - Tutorial Using the EBSCOhost Search History - Tutorial Saving Your Search History using My EBSCOhost How to Use Search Alerts Creating a Search Alert in EBSCOhost – Tutorial
- 44. | www.ebsco.com | 44 AdvancedSearching EBSCOhost Databases Methodological Filters for CINAHL Complete
- 45. Evidence-Based (Methodological) FiltersI Search strategies that identify a topic or aspect, or study type e.g. systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness etc. Tried & test strategies designed for repeated use Often combined with specific subject terms e.g. breast cancer AND tamoxifen (limited to Randomized Controlled Trial)
- 46. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)– CINAHL Complete Evidence-Based Practice is a value that can be found in the Special Interest field of some CINAHL record and is associated with a record when an article is about the application of Evidence-Based medicine. Applying this limiter allows you to limit results to: Articles from evidence-based practice journals Articles about evidence-based practice Research articles (including systematic reviews, clinical trials, meta-analyses, etc.) Commentaries on research studies (applying practice to research)
- 47. Clinical Queries Clinical Queries- specific search strategies (“hedges”) which can be applied to retrieve clinically-relevant and scientifically-sound results from the CINAHL® databases. Created in collaboration with the Health Information Research Unit (HIRU) at McMaster University and are designed for clinician use. For additional information about ongoing research, please visit: http://hiru.mcmaster.ca/hiru/HIRU_Hedges_home.aspx .
- 48. Clinical Queries –CINAHL Complete CINAHL searches can be refined using specific search strategies designed to produce results in 5 research areas: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/CINAHL-Clinical-Queries?language=en_US Therapy Prognosis Review Qualitative Causation (Aetiology)
- 49. Research Strategies As researchmay require different emphasis, three strategies are provided for each area: High Sensitivity – the broadest search to include ALL relevant material. It may include less relevant materials. High Specificity – the most targeted search to include only the most relevant result set, may miss some relevant materials. Best Balance – retrieves the best balance between Sensitivity and Specificity.
- 50. | www.ebsco.com 50 Live DemoFilters
- 51. Take Home Points… UsePICO (or alternative) frameworks to construct search strategies. Search using freetext (Title & Abstract) & Subject Headings (thesaurus terms). Use the EBSCOhost syntax for databases. Create a personal, MyEBSCO account to save searches, create search alerts. Consider using methodological filters (when available) to identify key articles to give clues for search terms.
- 53. EBSCO Support Materials CINAHLDatabases - Advanced Searching Tutorial Using the CINAHL/MeSH Headings Feature in EBSCOhost – Tutorial Advanced Medical Searching on EBSCOhost Advanced Searching with CINAHL® Subject Headings Advanced Searching with MEDLINE Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) Command line Searching User guides, helpsheets, FAQs & flyers YouTube tutorials & webinar recordings
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- 55. | www.ebsco.com | 55 Thankyou! https://connect.ebsco.com/ rcrookes@ebsco.com
Editor's Notes
- #2 Welcome to this webinar as we review advanced searching or systematic reviews using EBSCOhost research databases available through the University of Galway library service.
- #3 I’m Richard Crookes, a Chartered Librarian, working for the EBSCO Customer Training Services team, based in the UK, in the North West of England.
- #4 It is my hope that by the end of this session you will be able to Prepare your search strategy for systematic reviews on EBSCOhost databases using the PICO framework Manage search results using personal folder & Export Manager Locate and use methodological search filters Further support for EBSCOhost databases
- #5 Once your search for EBSCO within Primo a list of key EBSCOhost databases will be displayed.
- #6 Once you click through to any of these e.g., Academic Search Complete, you will then be presented with information ie content/coverage of the database to determine its relevance to your needs. You may then follow through by Signing in for access.
- #8 Essentially the aim is to find what’s currently out there in terms of the literature on any given subject.
- #9 These steps relate to the actual search process. Begin with the agreed research question; then consider how you can translate into the appropriate search tems. You can incorporate wildcards to enhance the likelihood of retrieving relevant search results. Finally, you are satisfied with the results then you can manage these by saving/exporting as appropriate.
- #10 To assist this, we can use various frameworks or techniques to create an appropriate search strategy. PICO is a very popular and effective one but there are many more and some may be more appropriate to the type of review you are supporting. The PICO acronym stands for: P – patient, problem or population I – intervention C – comparison O – outcome
- #11 Although I have indicated we will use the PICO, clinical framework in this session, I wanted to remind you of the plethora (at least 38 according to Andrew Booth at ScHARR) of frameworks that are available to structure your search, some of which you may have used in the past or even using currently – including CoCoPop and SPICE and for the Arachnophobes SPIDER!
- #12 To begin let's understand the question and then identify the key terms we need to search for. As you see, I have highlighted the following terms: Newborn babies Waterbirth Born on dryland Risk of morbidity, mortality
- #13 This table illustrates the four PICO concepts with free-text and subject (thesaurus) terms.
- #17 In addition, to find all studies that meet the eligibility criteria it would be advisable to consider incorporating truncation and other wildcards. To use the asterisk (*) wildcard, enter the root of a search term and replace the ending with an * E.g., type diabet* to find the words diabetes or diabetic. The asterisk (*) may also be used between words to match any word. E.g., work * injuries, will return work related injuries, work place injuries Other wildcards include the question-mark and hash sign. Please note this be applied differently on other platforms such as HDAS. To use the Question-mark ? wildcard, enter your search terms and replace each unknown character with a ? , e.g., type wom?n to find all records containing woman or women. To use the Hash # wildcard, enter your search terms and place # where an alternate spelling might contain an extra character. E.g., type p#ediatric to find all citations containing paediatric or pediatric. In combination: p#ediatric* to find pediatric, pediatrics, pediatrician, pediatricians, paediatric paediatrics, paediatrican, paediatricians The hash # wildcard before the trailing question mark ? indicates that the question mark should be treated as a wildcard to find exactly one character at the end a word e.g., Monday#? matches Mondays but not Monday.
- #18 Furthermore, proximity or precision operators may also be used to enhance the search. Again, these may be different from what you are accustomed to using on other platforms. Near Operator (N) - N5 finds the words if they are within five words of one another regardless of the order in which they appear. For example, type land n5 birth to find results that would match "land birth” as well as “birth on dry land” Within Operator (W) - W8 finds the words if they are within eight words of one another and in the order in which you entered them. For example, type childhood W8 obesity to find results that would match childhood obesity but would not match obesity childhood. Multiple terms can be used on either side of the operator. For example: (gastroesophageal reflux OR acid reflux) N5 (PPI OR proton pump inhibitors) (neonatal OR infant) w2 morbidity
- #20 Note the combined search strings which comprise the PICO search for this question.
- #21 In the initial scoping you may want to select a key article i.e., one that matches the search question, and identify in further keywords or subject terms that you may have missed in the original search. You can then factor them into a revised search and re-run it.
- #25 In terms of managing our search results will review the following: Saving, printing or emailing results. Using the Export Manager functionality in EBSCOhost. Saving references and searches using the MyEBSCOhost Folders. Creating and sharing custom folders. Creating search alerts in EBSCOhost databases.
- #37 For information on the MyEBSCO personal folder account please watch this tutorial.
- #46 Search strategies that identify a topic or aspect, or study type e.g. systematic reviews, cost-effectiveness etc. Tried & test strategies designed for repeated use Often combined with specific subject terms e.g. breast cancer AND tamoxifen (limited to Randomized Controlled Trial)
- #47 Evidence-Based Practice is a value that can be found in the Special Interest field of some CINAHL record and is associated with a record when an article is about the application of Evidence-Based medicine. Applying this limiter allows you to limit results to: Articles from evidence-based practice journals Articles about evidence-based practice Research articles (including systematic reviews, clinical trials, meta-analyses, etc.) Commentaries on research studies (applying practice to research)
- #48 Clinical Queries - specific search strategies (“hedges”) which can be applied to retrieve clinically-relevant and scientifically-sound results from the CINAHL® databases. Created in collaboration with the Health Information Research Unit (HIRU) at McMaster University and are designed for clinician use. For additional information about ongoing research, please visit: http://hiru.mcmaster.ca/hiru/HIRU_Hedges_home.aspx .
- #49 CINAHL searches can be refined using specific search strategies designed to produce results in 5 research areas: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/CINAHL-Clinical-Queries?language=en_US Therapy Prognosis Review Qualitative Causation (Aetiology)
- #50 CINAHL searches can be refined using specific search strategies designed to produce results in 5 research areas: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/CINAHL-Clinical-Queries?language=en_US Therapy Prognosis Review Qualitative Causation (Aetiology)
- #51 And now we will review the use of the filters with a live demo.
- #52 To summarise with take home points: Use PICO (or alternative) frameworks to construct search strategies. Search using freetext (Title & Abstract) & Subject Headings (thesaurus terms). Use the EBSCOhost syntax for databases. Create a personal, MyEBSCO account to save searches, create search alerts. Consider using methodological filters (when available) to identify key articles to give clues for search terms.
- #53 And further support, please check out the EBSCO Connect tutorials.
- #55 Are there any questions or comments?
- #56 Thank for your time and attention today for which I hope was a useful introduction to your EBSCOhost research databases. I would appreciate your feedback today using the QR code on the PowerPoint. So please scan if you can!