This document provides an overview of how to effectively search for information to answer a research question. It discusses developing a focused question using PICO elements, identifies appropriate biomedical databases like Medline and Embase, explains peer review of sources, and demonstrates using MeSH terms and Boolean operators to search Medline through Ovid. It also discusses evaluating websites, citation management software, and when to consult a librarian for help.
This slideshare is from a lecture given to DENT4104 students beginning UWA's Doctor of Medical Dentistry. It introduces some basis OneSearch Library catalogue functions and introduces the notion of Evidence Based Practice.
NER Public Health Digital Library ProjectElaine Martin
The New England Region's Public Health Digital Library Project was presented by Elaine Martin, DA, and Karen Dahlen. The project aims to build a digital public health library that will help make information resources, such as full-text journal articles, evidence-based guidelines, and systematic reviews available to public health professionals in all 50 U.S. states.
Updated 30/01/2015
This session included discussions around the value of bibliometrics for individual performance management/promotion and the REF.
What are bibliometrics?
Journal metrics
Personal metrics
Article level metrics and altmetrics
Digital strategies to find the right journal for publishing your researchSC CTSI at USC and CHLA
Date: Apr 3, 2019
Speaker: Duncan Nicholas, Former Development Editor at international academic publisher Taylor and Francis Group, and now Director of DN Journals research publishing consultancy, and Senior Consultant for Enago Academy.
Overview: This webinar will provide an overview of digital tools and initiatives that help researchers select the right journal for their manuscript to ensure the best chance of article acceptance.
This presentation was provided by Bert Carelli of TrendMD, during the NISO event "Researcher Behaviors and the Impact of Technology," held on March 25, 2020.
This presentation was funded by CDC and PEPFAR through the SUCCEED project at Stellenbosch University. The presentation was delivered by Ms Lynn Hendricks from the Centre for Evidence Based Health Care in July 2017
This slideshare is from a lecture given to DENT4104 students beginning UWA's Doctor of Medical Dentistry. It introduces some basis OneSearch Library catalogue functions and introduces the notion of Evidence Based Practice.
NER Public Health Digital Library ProjectElaine Martin
The New England Region's Public Health Digital Library Project was presented by Elaine Martin, DA, and Karen Dahlen. The project aims to build a digital public health library that will help make information resources, such as full-text journal articles, evidence-based guidelines, and systematic reviews available to public health professionals in all 50 U.S. states.
Updated 30/01/2015
This session included discussions around the value of bibliometrics for individual performance management/promotion and the REF.
What are bibliometrics?
Journal metrics
Personal metrics
Article level metrics and altmetrics
Digital strategies to find the right journal for publishing your researchSC CTSI at USC and CHLA
Date: Apr 3, 2019
Speaker: Duncan Nicholas, Former Development Editor at international academic publisher Taylor and Francis Group, and now Director of DN Journals research publishing consultancy, and Senior Consultant for Enago Academy.
Overview: This webinar will provide an overview of digital tools and initiatives that help researchers select the right journal for their manuscript to ensure the best chance of article acceptance.
This presentation was provided by Bert Carelli of TrendMD, during the NISO event "Researcher Behaviors and the Impact of Technology," held on March 25, 2020.
This presentation was funded by CDC and PEPFAR through the SUCCEED project at Stellenbosch University. The presentation was delivered by Ms Lynn Hendricks from the Centre for Evidence Based Health Care in July 2017
"Hierarchies of Evidence" is an important but problematic concept for medical professionals to understand as it underpins their capacity to be effective practitioners and researchers.
E-Resources in Health Sciences' - Gives an account of various electronic resources available for medical researchers online. [Lecture for Medical Librarians]
1. Information Seeking An overview on how to approach the search for useful information Marina Englesakis, Information Specialist University Health Network January 20, 2011
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3. Methodology to Aid in Question Development: PICO -effectiveness -cost/benefit -quality of life O – Outcome(s) n/a C – Comparator (if applicable) Public health I – Intervention Obesity in ethnic minorities P – Patient, Problem, or Population
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6. Terms/Synonyms arising from the question -randomized controlled trials -controlled trials -clinical trials -multi-center studies -meta-analysis -preventive health -public health units -ethnic groups -minority groups -racial groups + -overweight -weight gain -superobese Alternative terms or Synonyms + Alternative terms or Synonyms + Alternative terms or Synonyms O – Effectiveness I – Public Health P – Ethnic minorities + Obesity
7. Relationship of Terms Ethnic Groups + Obesity Public Health Effectiveness (RCTs, etc.) AND
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13. Goals of Peer Review From: How to review journal manuscripts. Rosenfeld RM. Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. 142(4):472-86, 2010 Apr. p. 473
14. From: How to review a manuscript: a “down-to-earth” approach. Roberts LW. Coverdale J. Edenharder K. Louie A. Academic Psychiatry. 28(2):81-7, 2004. p. 82