This document provides guidance on writing effective abstracts. It discusses what abstracts are, why they are important, and different types of abstracts such as unstructured and structured. Key elements that should be included in abstracts are background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Tips are provided such as explaining abbreviations, using synonyms, and refraining from citations. The importance of keywords for searchability is covered, including reviewing similar articles and MeSH terms. Overall, the document aims to help authors write abstracts that accurately summarize their work and allow other researchers to easily find the information.
A complex intervention combining professional education, informatics, and financial incentives reduced high-risk prescribing of antiplatelet medications and NSAIDs in primary care practices in Scotland, according to a cluster-randomized controlled trial. The intervention led to a 37% reduction in the rate of high-risk prescribing, from 3.7% to 2.2% of patients. It also significantly reduced hospital admissions for gastrointestinal bleeding and heart failure but not for acute kidney injury. The trial provides evidence that multifaceted interventions can improve prescribing practices and clinical outcomes.
Have We Got Reviews For You? How to do a quick scoping search to find review...scharrlib
An introduction to finding literature reviews (systematic, narrative, or otherwise). Aimed at the busy researcher who wants to do a quick search for scoping purposes.
Presentation delivered by Dr Louise Preston & Mark Clowes as part of the "BiteSize" staff training series at ScHARR.
A session for the Dent 610 course at the University of Michigan, on research methods and processes. Specific focus of this session on systematic review methods and processes, especially through database searching.
Learn how to use Embase for all your biomedical searches
• Which workflows are supported by Embase and why
• An overview of content and indexing compared to Medline
• A demo in Embase of some introductory searches
• Answers to the most frequently asked questions by new users
• Where to find materials to support trainers
This document provides guidance on writing effective abstracts. It discusses what abstracts are, why they are important, and different types of abstracts such as unstructured and structured. Key elements that should be included in abstracts are background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Tips are provided such as explaining abbreviations, using synonyms, and refraining from citations. The importance of keywords for searchability is covered, including reviewing similar articles and MeSH terms. Overall, the document aims to help authors write abstracts that accurately summarize their work and allow other researchers to easily find the information.
A complex intervention combining professional education, informatics, and financial incentives reduced high-risk prescribing of antiplatelet medications and NSAIDs in primary care practices in Scotland, according to a cluster-randomized controlled trial. The intervention led to a 37% reduction in the rate of high-risk prescribing, from 3.7% to 2.2% of patients. It also significantly reduced hospital admissions for gastrointestinal bleeding and heart failure but not for acute kidney injury. The trial provides evidence that multifaceted interventions can improve prescribing practices and clinical outcomes.
Have We Got Reviews For You? How to do a quick scoping search to find review...scharrlib
An introduction to finding literature reviews (systematic, narrative, or otherwise). Aimed at the busy researcher who wants to do a quick search for scoping purposes.
Presentation delivered by Dr Louise Preston & Mark Clowes as part of the "BiteSize" staff training series at ScHARR.
A session for the Dent 610 course at the University of Michigan, on research methods and processes. Specific focus of this session on systematic review methods and processes, especially through database searching.
Learn how to use Embase for all your biomedical searches
• Which workflows are supported by Embase and why
• An overview of content and indexing compared to Medline
• A demo in Embase of some introductory searches
• Answers to the most frequently asked questions by new users
• Where to find materials to support trainers
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 document provides an overview of the key steps and considerations for conducting a systematic literature search to inform a systematic review. It discusses creating a searchable question using the PICO framework, developing search terms and keywords, selecting appropriate databases and subject headings, drafting search strategies, executing searches, managing results and documenting the search process. The goal of a systematic search is to comprehensively identify all relevant published evidence on a topic through multiple database searches.
A presentation on important research methodology concepts for research proposals. Given for the UQU Medical Research Club "Your Journey Towards Research" held at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah. May 17, 2012
This document provides an overview of library resources for nursing students at CSULB. It reviews how to identify scholarly and scientific literature, use evidence-based practice to guide searches, formulate questions using the PICO(T) format to identify key terms, search databases and limit results, and find additional help through the nursing research guide and librarians. The session aims to help students effectively search for and evaluate information to support their nursing education and practice.
Slide deck for the Dent 610 graduate level course on research methods, 2018 version; collaboratively developed by Mark MacEachern, Patricia F. Anderson, and Tyler Nix.
Resident Presentations - Evidence-Based Medicine for HaematologyRobin Featherstone
This document provides information about a workshop on evidence-based medicine (EBM) for residents. The workshop objectives are to present clinical EBM summaries to peers and critically reflect on applying clinical studies to practice. The document reviews the EBM process and provides worksheets and resources for critically appraising different study designs, including randomized controlled trials, cohort and case-control studies, and systematic reviews. Key points of the critical appraisal worksheets are summarized for each study design. Logistical details are provided for the next workshop.
This document provides guidance on developing a research protocol. It defines key differences between a research protocol and proposal. A protocol provides detailed activities and methodology supported by evidence, while a proposal provides a concise summary. It also covers various elements of a strong protocol including introducing the research topic and question, reviewing relevant literature, stating objectives and hypotheses, and detailing the proposed methods and materials. The document emphasizes developing a clear research question and designing a feasible study that addresses an important gap.
This document provides an overview of the history and process of systematic reviews. It discusses how Karl Pearson was one of the first to synthesize data from multiple studies in 1904. It also discusses how Archie Cochrane advocated for systematic reviews in 1979. The number of systematic reviews has grown significantly from 1990 to 2007. The document then outlines the steps involved in conducting a systematic review, including developing a focused question, searching multiple databases, appraising evidence, and documenting methods. It emphasizes starting organized with tools like spreadsheets and citation managers.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
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HEALTHCARE RESEARCH METHODS: More on reviewing the literatureDr. Khaled OUANES
Once you have a good idea about the existing literature in general (Gather as many articles, reports and books as possible), You can start digging into individual articles.
Presentation is A Guide to Scientific Writing of a Research Protocol. Research proposal or protocol is a planning to conduct research , a issue to address or a research problem to find an answer. This presentation help researcher to systematically plan the research. The presentation details every step in research planning and the technical expectations in steps.
What is the formulation of the research question in systematic review | pubricaPubrica
• Formulating a research question is the challenging task for a researcher while initiating a systematic review.
• This article explains the different frameworks available for formulating a high-quality research question which includes PICO, SPIDER, SPICE, ECLIPSE.
• A well-formulated research question needs to have extreme specificity and preciseness that guides the implementation of the systematic review while keeping in mind the identification of variables and population of interest.
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The document discusses a clicker test asking whether patients should be able to view doctors' notes. The three response options are: definitely yes, absolutely no, and maybe it depends.
It then cites a 2012 study from the Annals of Internal Medicine that was a quasi-experimental study inviting patients to read their doctors' notes. The study provides a link to the PubMed entry for the study.
Finally, it lists "Finding Medical Information" and "Basis of Medicine, Unit 2, October 2012" suggesting this is part of a lecture presentation on finding medical information.
This document outlines the process for conducting a systematic review. It begins by defining a systematic review as a review of research on a clearly formulated question that uses explicit and reproducible methods. It notes systematic reviews aim to identify, appraise, and synthesize all high-quality research evidence relevant to that question. The document then discusses why systematic reviews are important for summarizing evidence, limiting bias, and avoiding errors. It provides examples of how systematic reviews can help establish evidence-based practices. Finally, it describes the typical steps involved in conducting a systematic review, from developing a question to interpreting results.
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This document discusses evidence-based practice and how to formulate clinical questions using the PICO framework. It emphasizes asking answerable clinical questions, acquiring the best evidence to answer those questions, critically appraising the evidence, and applying it to patient care. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to develop well-structured clinical questions using PICO components and identify the optimal study design to answer each type of question. Resources for self-education in evidence-based medicine are also highlighted.
Original Work, NO PLAGERIESM, Cite Reference, References, 100 word.docxgerardkortney
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How to conduct meta-analysis: A Basic Tutorial
Arindam Basu
University of Canterbury
May 12, 2017
Concepts of meta-analyses
Meta analysis refers to a process of integration of the results of many studies to arrive at evidence syn-
thesis (Normand, 1999). Meta analysis is essentially systematic review; however, in addition to narrative
summary that is conducted in systematic review, in meta analysis, the analysts also numerically pool the
results of the studies and arrive at a summary estimate. In this paper, we discuss the key steps of conducting
a meta analysis. We intend to discuss the steps of a simple meta analysis with a demonstration of the key
steps from a published paper on meta analysis and systematic review of the effectiveness of salt restricted
diet on blood pressure control. This paper is a basic introduction to the process of meta-analysis. In subse-
quent papers in this series, we will discuss how you can conduct meta analysis of diagnostic and screening
studies, and principles of network meta analyses, where you can conduct a meta analysis with more than
one intervention or exposure variable.
Nine Steps to Meta Analyses
We recommend in general the following nine steps of meta analysis. These nine steps are in general applicable
to all meta-analyses.
1. Frame a question (based on a theory)
2. Run a search (on Pubmed/Medline, Google Scholar, other sources)
3. Read the abstract and title of the individual papers.
4. Abstract information from the selected set of final articles.
5. Determine the quality of the information in these articles. This is done using a judgment of their
internal validity but also using the GRADE criteria
6. Determine the extent to which these articles are heterogeneous
7. Estimate the summary effect size in the form of Odds Ratio and using both fixed and random effects
.
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 document provides an overview of the key steps and considerations for conducting a systematic literature search to inform a systematic review. It discusses creating a searchable question using the PICO framework, developing search terms and keywords, selecting appropriate databases and subject headings, drafting search strategies, executing searches, managing results and documenting the search process. The goal of a systematic search is to comprehensively identify all relevant published evidence on a topic through multiple database searches.
A presentation on important research methodology concepts for research proposals. Given for the UQU Medical Research Club "Your Journey Towards Research" held at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah. May 17, 2012
This document provides an overview of library resources for nursing students at CSULB. It reviews how to identify scholarly and scientific literature, use evidence-based practice to guide searches, formulate questions using the PICO(T) format to identify key terms, search databases and limit results, and find additional help through the nursing research guide and librarians. The session aims to help students effectively search for and evaluate information to support their nursing education and practice.
Slide deck for the Dent 610 graduate level course on research methods, 2018 version; collaboratively developed by Mark MacEachern, Patricia F. Anderson, and Tyler Nix.
Resident Presentations - Evidence-Based Medicine for HaematologyRobin Featherstone
This document provides information about a workshop on evidence-based medicine (EBM) for residents. The workshop objectives are to present clinical EBM summaries to peers and critically reflect on applying clinical studies to practice. The document reviews the EBM process and provides worksheets and resources for critically appraising different study designs, including randomized controlled trials, cohort and case-control studies, and systematic reviews. Key points of the critical appraisal worksheets are summarized for each study design. Logistical details are provided for the next workshop.
This document provides guidance on developing a research protocol. It defines key differences between a research protocol and proposal. A protocol provides detailed activities and methodology supported by evidence, while a proposal provides a concise summary. It also covers various elements of a strong protocol including introducing the research topic and question, reviewing relevant literature, stating objectives and hypotheses, and detailing the proposed methods and materials. The document emphasizes developing a clear research question and designing a feasible study that addresses an important gap.
This document provides an overview of the history and process of systematic reviews. It discusses how Karl Pearson was one of the first to synthesize data from multiple studies in 1904. It also discusses how Archie Cochrane advocated for systematic reviews in 1979. The number of systematic reviews has grown significantly from 1990 to 2007. The document then outlines the steps involved in conducting a systematic review, including developing a focused question, searching multiple databases, appraising evidence, and documenting methods. It emphasizes starting organized with tools like spreadsheets and citation managers.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
www.indiandentalacademy.com
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH METHODS: More on reviewing the literatureDr. Khaled OUANES
Once you have a good idea about the existing literature in general (Gather as many articles, reports and books as possible), You can start digging into individual articles.
Presentation is A Guide to Scientific Writing of a Research Protocol. Research proposal or protocol is a planning to conduct research , a issue to address or a research problem to find an answer. This presentation help researcher to systematically plan the research. The presentation details every step in research planning and the technical expectations in steps.
What is the formulation of the research question in systematic review | pubricaPubrica
• Formulating a research question is the challenging task for a researcher while initiating a systematic review.
• This article explains the different frameworks available for formulating a high-quality research question which includes PICO, SPIDER, SPICE, ECLIPSE.
• A well-formulated research question needs to have extreme specificity and preciseness that guides the implementation of the systematic review while keeping in mind the identification of variables and population of interest.
Reference: https://pubrica.com/services/research-services/systematic-review/
Why pubrica?
When you order our services, we promise you the following – Plagiarism free, always on Time, outstanding customer support, written to Standard, Unlimited Revisions support and High-quality Subject Matter Experts.
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The document discusses a clicker test asking whether patients should be able to view doctors' notes. The three response options are: definitely yes, absolutely no, and maybe it depends.
It then cites a 2012 study from the Annals of Internal Medicine that was a quasi-experimental study inviting patients to read their doctors' notes. The study provides a link to the PubMed entry for the study.
Finally, it lists "Finding Medical Information" and "Basis of Medicine, Unit 2, October 2012" suggesting this is part of a lecture presentation on finding medical information.
This document outlines the process for conducting a systematic review. It begins by defining a systematic review as a review of research on a clearly formulated question that uses explicit and reproducible methods. It notes systematic reviews aim to identify, appraise, and synthesize all high-quality research evidence relevant to that question. The document then discusses why systematic reviews are important for summarizing evidence, limiting bias, and avoiding errors. It provides examples of how systematic reviews can help establish evidence-based practices. Finally, it describes the typical steps involved in conducting a systematic review, from developing a question to interpreting results.
Research methodology /certified fixed orthodontic courses by Indian dental ac...Indian dental academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy provides dental crown & Bridge,rotary endodontics,fixed orthodontics,
Dental implants courses.for details pls visit www.indiandentalacademy.com ,or call
0091-9248678078
This document discusses evidence-based practice and how to formulate clinical questions using the PICO framework. It emphasizes asking answerable clinical questions, acquiring the best evidence to answer those questions, critically appraising the evidence, and applying it to patient care. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to develop well-structured clinical questions using PICO components and identify the optimal study design to answer each type of question. Resources for self-education in evidence-based medicine are also highlighted.
Original Work, NO PLAGERIESM, Cite Reference, References, 100 word.docxgerardkortney
Original Work, NO PLAGERIESM, Cite Reference, References, 100 words
https://www.kff.org/disparities-policy/issue-brief/beyond-health-care-the-role-of-social-determinants-in-promoting-health-and-health-equity/
Read article and just in your own words comment on your thoughts regarding the article.
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How to conduct meta-analysis: A Basic Tutorial
Arindam Basu
University of Canterbury
May 12, 2017
Concepts of meta-analyses
Meta analysis refers to a process of integration of the results of many studies to arrive at evidence syn-
thesis (Normand, 1999). Meta analysis is essentially systematic review; however, in addition to narrative
summary that is conducted in systematic review, in meta analysis, the analysts also numerically pool the
results of the studies and arrive at a summary estimate. In this paper, we discuss the key steps of conducting
a meta analysis. We intend to discuss the steps of a simple meta analysis with a demonstration of the key
steps from a published paper on meta analysis and systematic review of the effectiveness of salt restricted
diet on blood pressure control. This paper is a basic introduction to the process of meta-analysis. In subse-
quent papers in this series, we will discuss how you can conduct meta analysis of diagnostic and screening
studies, and principles of network meta analyses, where you can conduct a meta analysis with more than
one intervention or exposure variable.
Nine Steps to Meta Analyses
We recommend in general the following nine steps of meta analysis. These nine steps are in general applicable
to all meta-analyses.
1. Frame a question (based on a theory)
2. Run a search (on Pubmed/Medline, Google Scholar, other sources)
3. Read the abstract and title of the individual papers.
4. Abstract information from the selected set of final articles.
5. Determine the quality of the information in these articles. This is done using a judgment of their
internal validity but also using the GRADE criteria
6. Determine the extent to which these articles are heterogeneous
7. Estimate the summary effect size in the form of Odds Ratio and using both fixed and random effects
.
Introduce IUON students to evidence-based nursing literature and effective strategies for searching for and accessing evidence-based research in nursing.
Jan Hrabal: Evaluation of medical information quality #bcs2015KISK FF MU
Talk given at the BOBCATSSS 2015 conference - http://www.bobcatsss2015.com/.
The paper deals with the concept of quality of health-related information in the internet environment. It brings definitions of indicators of medical information quality, which are set into the methodics for evaluation of medical information quality on Czech websites. The methodics is divided in two parts: one for non-expert sources in common online environment designed for laymen and one extended version designed for experts, which includes also criteria for evaluation of research papers and reviews.
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Methods and Statistical Analysis
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The Evaluative Criteria
The process of analyzing a healthcare plan to see if it meets its goals takes some time. Because it promotes an evidence-based approach, assessment is crucial in practice consignment. Evaluation can be used to assess the effectiveness of the research. It helps determine what changes could be recommended to improve service delivery and the study's persuasiveness. An impact evaluation analyzes the intervention's direct and indirect, positive and negative, planned and unplanned consequences. If an evaluation fails to deliver fresh recognition regularly, it may result in inaccurate results and conclusions. A healthcare practitioner can utilize the indicators or variables to evaluate programs and determine whether they are legal or not (Dash et al., 2019). The variables are also used to assess if the mediation is on track to meet its objectives and obligations. Participation rates, prevalence, and individual behaviors are among the measures to be addressed.
Individual behaviors are actions taken by individuals to improve their health. People have been denied the assistance and resources they seek because of ethics and plans. In addition, different people have varied perspectives about pressure ulcers treatment. Relevance refers to how the study may contribute to a worthwhile cause (Li et al., 2019). Quality variables give statistics on the precariously rising service consignment while also attempting to provide information on the part of the care that may be changed. The participation rate refers to the total number of people participating in the study.
On the other hand, individuals may be unable to engage in the study due to a lack of cultural knowledge and ineffective consent processes. The overall number of persons in a population who have a health disease at a given time is referred to as prevalence (Li et al., 2019). Although prevalence shows the rate at which new facts arrive, it aids in determining the suitable, complete outcome-positive prestige of people.
Research Approaches
The word "research approaches" refers to techniques and procedures to draw general conclusions concerning data collection, analysis, and explanation methods. In my research, I'll employ both quantitative and qualitative methods. A qualitative research technique will reveal deterrents and hindrances to practicing change by rationalizing the reasons behind specific demeanors (Li et al., 2019). Qualitative research will collect and evaluate non-numerical data to comprehend perspectives or opinions. It will also be utilized to learn everything there is to know about a subject or to develop new research ideologies.
The quantitative method focuses on goal data and statistical or numerical analysis of data collected through a questionnaire. In the healthcare field, quantitative research may develop and execute new or enhanced work meas ...
This document discusses using the PICO framework to structure systematic review questions and search strategies. It explains the concepts of P, I, C, and O and how they relate to developing search terms for population, intervention, comparison and outcome. The document provides examples of searching Embase for each PICO element, and emphasizes using Emtree terms along with free text searching. It also discusses limits, study type filters, documenting the search process, and upcoming enhancements in Embase.
This document provides guidance on conducting evidence-based searches in PubMed to answer clinical questions. It outlines the 5 steps of evidence-based practice and focuses on steps 1 and 2 - asking questions and acquiring evidence. Readers learn how to develop a focused clinical question using PICO elements and then plan and conduct a search in PubMed using relevant keywords, Medical Subject Headings, Boolean operators and filters. The importance of critically appraising search results to determine the level of evidence is also discussed.
A systematic review is a rigorous analysis of published research on a focused question that collects and summarizes the evidence. It contrasts with an overview, which may include non-research articles and be influenced by other evidence. Meta-analysis uses statistical methods to combine results from multiple studies. To ensure validity, meta-analyses must have a well-defined methodology, including comprehensive searches and duplicate screening and data extraction to reduce bias. Important factors include assessing whether all relevant studies were found and the sources searched, as well as controlling for biases such as from selective data extraction or funding influences.
The document provides information about a research methodology workshop including defining research, the different types of research, and the steps involved in designing and conducting research. It discusses selecting a research topic based on criteria like relevance, feasibility, and ethics. It also covers literature searching strategies, sources for medical information online, and tips for effective internet usage for research purposes.
Evaluates a meta analysis of family therapy interventions for families facing physical illness.
The slide presentation and article is discussed in greater detail at http://jcoynester.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/interventions-for-the-family-in-chronic-illness-a-meta-analysis-i-like/
This document provides resources for clinical reasoning exercises for psychiatry clerks. It discusses formulating clinical research questions using the PICO framework and identifying relevant databases for searching. It also covers applying basic criteria to appraise evidence quality, such as publication type, sample size, methodology. Contact information is provided for the librarian as a resource for more information on search strategies, citation styles, and databases.
This document provides guidance on writing a health research proposal. It discusses key components such as the problem statement, objectives, methodology, variables, study design, data collection procedures, and ethics. A well-written proposal clearly explains the research question and plan to answer it. The methodology section should provide operational definitions of variables and detail how the study will be conducted and data analyzed. Considering ethics is important when researching human subjects. Overall, a strong proposal demonstrates the value and feasibility of the proposed research.
This document discusses evidence-based laboratory medicine (EBLM) and its key components. It explains that EBLM involves the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making well-informed decisions in laboratory medicine. The main components of EBLM are individual expertise, best external evidence, and patient values and expectations. It also discusses how to practice EBLM by asking questions, acquiring evidence, critically appraising the evidence, and applying the information while evaluating the process.
Finding the evidence - nursing apprenticeship sarahvr10
This document provides guidance on advanced literature searching. It aims to teach students how to search for journal articles to provide evidence for assignments. It covers developing search strategies using PICO/PEO frameworks, identifying keywords, selecting appropriate databases, applying search techniques, and documenting searches. The document recommends starting with key databases like Cinahl, Medline, and Cochrane, and provides tips for effective searching, such as using truncation and Boolean operators. The overall goal is to equip students with the skills to systematically and comprehensively find relevant evidence from the academic literature.
The document provides guidance on selecting evidence-based medicine tools and resources for clinicians. It recommends keeping resources simple, focusing on those that are free or accessible at the point of care. Primary research sites like PubMed and specialized databases like Cochrane and National Guideline Clearinghouse are suggested as starting places. When formulating questions, a systematic search process including guidelines, reviews and primary studies is outlined.
Module 2 of the Oral Health Tutorial, a production of UT HSC Libraries.
This module focuses on evidence-based dental health. View this tutorial to learn how to define evidence-based dental public health, learn effective retrieval strategy, be able to critique the literature and apply it to public health dental practice.
This tutorial is copyright Lara Sapp and Julie Gaines.
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ebp should be used by the heath care provider.
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The document provides an overview of conducting a literature review. It defines a literature review as analyzing significant research on a particular topic and placing one's own research question in the context of previous and current studies. The purpose is to evaluate research, recognize relevant sources, synthesize studies, and help answer the research question. It also discusses developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and writing the review. Key steps include formulating a question, identifying search terms, searching databases, appraising sources, and recording search methods.
How to search for literature - Lecture at Forskning ved fjæra, Holmsbu May 2015Hilde Strømme
This document outlines four steps for searching literature: 1) Formulate a question using PICO, 2) Choose sources to search, 3) Prepare a search strategy, and 4) Review results and revise the strategy if needed. It provides guidance on using PICO to organize terms and choosing relevant articles. Key tips include using synonyms when searching, combining terms with Boolean operators, and refining searches with filters or limits to reduce overly broad results. The goal is to conduct a systematic and thorough literature search.
This document discusses patient perspectives on anonymous health data sharing. It presents survey results showing that most patients are willing to share their health information anonymously for various purposes like improving care, research, and public health. However, some risks like data being stolen or used for marketing purposes concern patients. The document also examines risks and benefits of linking health data sources for research, finding that patients' comfort levels vary depending on what identifiers are removed from the data. Overall, patients want assurances that their identity will be protected when data is shared and that it will be used to help patients.
This document provides guidance on writing briefing notes to communicate effectively with decision makers. It recommends including background information, a discussion of implications from the government's perspective, and clear advice or recommendations. Briefing notes should be concise, with one main point per paragraph and no more than three sentences in a paragraph. The purpose is to transmit relevant information to readers in a way they can understand.
Mesa rendonda "Redes Sociales en el Ámbito de la Salud" - Sevilla, 12 abril 2011. Patrocinada por el Observatorio para la Calidad de la Formación en Salud y la Caedra Telefónica de la Universidad de Sevilla
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1. Literature Searching
for Systematic Reviews
January 2009
Diane Lorenzetti MLS
Centre for Health & Policy Studies
Institute of Health Economics
dllorenz@ucalgary.ca
2. A systematic review is..
“a review of the evidence on a clearly formulated
question that uses systematic and explicit methods
to identify, select and critically appraise relevant
primary research, and to extract and analyse data
from the studies that are included in the review
Statistical methods (meta-analysis) may or may not
be used.”
(Undertaking systematic reviews of research on effectiveness: CRD's guidance for
those carrying out or commissioning reviews (2001)
http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/report4.htm.)
3. Characteristics of
systematic literature searches
Meticulous planning
•
Comprehensive method for searching the literature
•
Inclusion of a variety of sources of information
•
Identification of all relevant studies
•
Unbiased searching (eg: inclusion of non-english language
•
research and both published and unpublished studies)
Transparent and reproducible search strategy
•
4. Before beginning a systematic review…
Establish the need for a systematic review
Document decisions made by the team during the
question refinement and literature search process
Develop a timeline for completion of each stage of your
review
5. A timeline may include:
Pre-searching and question refinement
•
Development of inclusion/exclusion criteria
•
Development of search strategy
•
Literature searching (including searching of the grey
•
literature and strategy refinement)
Development of abstract inclusion/exclusion criteria
•
Abstract review and selection
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Document retrieval
•
Creation of data extraction form for full text article review
•
Full text article review and selection
•
Synthesis
•
Preparation of the final report
•
Many of these activities may occur simultaneously……………
6. Pre-searching and Question Refinement
Develop a clear question
Conduct a pre-search prior to beginning your review
Be prepared to revise your question based on the results
of your pre-search
7. PICO
PICO is a model adopted by proponents of evidence-based
medicine as an aid to question formulation
8. Developing a research question using
PICOS
P = Population: the group under observation/study
I = Intervention: the intervention, exposure or action
of interest
C = Comparison an alternative action or intervention
against which the intervention of
interest will be compared
O = Outcome: a measure of the desired effect of
the Intervention/Exposure
S = Study design study designs appropriate for the
research question under consideration
9. Components of a research question
(PICO format)
Q1: Is a pre-recorded telephone health information service
(Intervention) for mothers with toddlers (Population)
more effective than printed information (Comparison) in
increasing knowledge of accident prevention
techniques? (Outcome)
Q2: Is there a relationship between health care costs
(Intervention) and patients’ (Population) use of health
services (Outcome)?
10. Keywords & synonyms
Develop lists of keywords and synonyms for each
PICO component of your research question
before you begin searching for relevant literature.
Keywords are independent of any one
electronic database and will help you to be
consistent as you map your search to each
database/resource you use.
11. Keywords & synonyms
Eg: Is hypnotism an effective means of reducing
smoking in adolescents?
Concept/ Teenagers Hypnotism Smoking
Facet P I O
Keywords/ teenager(s) hypnotism smoke
Synonyms teen(s) hypnosis smoking
adolescent(s) hypnotherapy cigarette(s)
youth(s) suggestion tobacco
high school snuff
student(s)
12. Boolean operators: OR
Used to connect synonyms, similar terms
Broadens / expands a search
Finds records with any of your search terms
Eg: glucosamine OR n-acetyl-d-glucosamine
13. Boolean operators: AND
Used to combine search concepts/components
Narrows / focuses a search
Finds records with all your search terms
Eg: osteoarthritis AND glucosamine
14. Is hypnotism an effective means of reducing
smoking in adolescents?
PICO Teenagers Hypnotism Smoking
Component P I O
AND AND
Keywords/ teenager(s) hypnotism smoke
OR OR OR
Synonyms
teen(s) hypnosis smoking
OR OR OR
adolescent(s) hypnotherapy cigarette(s)
OR OR OR
high school suggestion tobacco
student(s) OR
snuff
15. Sensitivity and specificity in literature searching
Sensitivity (recall)
The proportion of relevant articles identified by a search strategy as a
percentage of all relevant articles on a given topic. It is a measure of
the ability of a search strategy to identify all relevant articles.
Specificity (precision)
The proportion of relevant articles identified by a search strategy as a
percentage of all articles (relevant and irrelevant) identified by that
search. It is a measure of the ability of a search strategy to exclude
irrelevant articles.
Highly sensitive strategies tend to have low levels of precision and vice
versa. In a systematic review, the aim is to maximize sensitivity while also
attempting, insofar as it is possible, to maximize precision.
16. Study design filters
“a predefined search strategy designed to retrieve levels of
evidence (RCTs, systematic reviews etc) or types of clinical
queries (diagnosis, prognosis, etiology, treatment) when
combined with the subject search terms of your choice.
They are also referred to as hedges, Clinical Queries (USA),
or optimal search strategies.” (BestBETS Search Strategies
http://www.bestbets.org/links/strategies.html)
Used to limit search results by study design
Study design filters can increase the specificity of search
results
17. Study design terms found in select filters
Qualitative research
(e.g. “findings”, “qualitative”, “interview$”)
Diagnosis
(e.g. “sensitivity”, “specificity”)
Prognosis
(e.g. “follow-up studies”, “incidence”)
Intervention/Therapy
(e.g. “randomised controlled trial.pt.”)
Causation
(e.g. “risk”, “risk factor” and “cohort studies”)
18. RCT Sensitive filter for OVID MEDLINE searches
(Cochrane Collaboration)
(controlled clinical trial or randomized controlled trial or
1.
meta analysis).pt.
clinical trials as topic/
2.
(placebo$ or random$ or trial$).ti,ab.
3.
1 or 2 or 3
4.
limit 4 to animals
5.
limit 4 to (animals and humans)
6.
5 not 6
7.
4 not 7
8.
19. RCT Sensitive filter for OVID EMBASE searches
(Cochrane Collaboration)
cross-over procedure/ or double-blind procedure/ or
1.
randomized controlled trial/ or single-blind procedure/
(allocat$ or assign$ or cross over$ or crossover$ or
2.
(double ADJ blind$) or factorial or placebo$ or random$ or
(single ADJ blind$) or volunteer$).ti,ab.
1 or 2
3.
limit 3 to animals
4.
limit 3 to (animals and humans)
5.
4 not 5
6.
3 not 6
7.
20. Bibliographic database selection
No one bibliographic database is comprehensive enough to index all
published literature on a topic. MEDLINE indexes approx 5000 of the
20,000 biomedical journals published.
Overlap between databases is common
Extent of overlap between MEDLINE and EMBASE is estimated to be
34%; ranging between 10% and 75%, depending on topic
Selection will vary with the subject. When choosing electronic
databases, consider the multidisciplinary needs of your research
question & select databases that reflect these needs
21. Bibliographic databases for
clinical research topics
MEDLINE/PubMed
EMBASE
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Cochrane CENTRAL Register of Controlled Trials
CINAHL
PsycINFO
International Pharmaceutical Abstracts
22. Bibliographic databases for non clinical
research topics
ABI Inform
health policy, health services administration, economics of health care
ERIC
health promotion, health education
Social Sciences Abstracts & Sociological Abstracts
health policy, health promotion, patient access to and satisfaction with health care
Econlit
economics of health care
Philosophers’ Index
Ethical aspects of health care procedures and delivery
23. Database Thesauri/Subject Lists
Search both general and specific thesaurus/subject terms
•
as appropriate
MEDLINE examples:
Mental health[MeSH] plus MeSH terms for specific
mental health conditions such as schizophrenia[MeSH],
alcoholism[MeSH] etc…. as appropriate
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors[MeSH]
(ACE inhibitors used to treat high blood pressure and
heart failure) plus captopril[MeSH] (a specific ACE
inhibiting drug)
24. Broadening a search
Use broader, more general search terms
Include a variety of synonyms
Apply truncation symbols to word stems to retrieve
alternate spellings, singular/plural word forms &
word variants
Drop the least important concepts from your
search – eg: outcomes
Apply fewer / no limits to your search
25. Truncation
Finds variations of a word stem
Eg: plan$ retrieves plan, plans, planner, planners,
and planning
Truncation should only be used with keyword or
title/abstract word searching - not with subject
heading searching
Truncation symbol varies with database -
usually * but OVID databases use $
26. Narrowing a search
Use more specific search terms
Decrease # of synonyms included in the search
Eliminate or limit word truncation
Add concepts to your search
Apply limits
27. Searching Norms for Systematic Reviews
Search both thesaurus/subject terms and text
•
(title/abstract) words
Include both synonyms and truncated forms of text words
•
in your search
Include CAS Registry numbers and generic/brand names
•
in drug searches
Unless there is a compelling reason (eg: changes in
•
policies, procedures, interventions etc…) do not limit your
search by date or language
28. Pre-testing Your Search Strategy
Select one electronic database on which to craft, test and
finalize your search strategy
Be prepared to run multiple tests of your search strategy
with your research team before finalizing your approach
If you have pre-identified key studies, these studies can
act as a litmus test of the effectiveness of your search
strategy
29. Going beyond Electronic Databases
Consider searching beyond electronic databases to locate
•
relevant studies:
a) Reference lists of key articles
b) Hand searching of key journals
c) Hand searching of key conference proceedings
d) Consultation with experts
e) Citation searching with Web of Science
f) Grey literature
30. Grey literature may include…..
Unpublished or ongoing studies
Conference and meeting proceedings and abstracts
Dissertations & theses
Newsletters
Reports of research organizations and government
agencies
Informal communications
http://library.ucalgary.ca/branches/hsl/greylit
31. Why hand search journals?
Key journals may not be indexed in mainstream electronic
databases
Examples: complementary and alternative medicine & health
promotion
Inaccurate indexing of studies in electronic databases
Incomplete search strategies may result in studies being
missed during database searching
Journals indexed in databases such as MEDLINE and
EMBASE may be indexed selectively
Abstracts, letters or conference reports may not be indexed
in electronic databases
32. Cochrane Collaboration
hand searching initiative
Cochrane collaborators around the world hand search
health care journals and conference proceedings to locate
randomized controlled trials of healthcare interventions.
RCTs found are entered into the Cochrane CENTRAL
Register of Controlled Trials.
Currently, over 2300 journals are being searched.
The Master List of hand-searched journals can be
viewed/searched online at
http://apps1.jhsph.edu/cochrane/masterlist.asp
33. Tracking your Literature Search
Record information on all resources searched (and when),
search terms used, when the search was completed and
how many records/results were found
Track studies retrieved, ordered and received
Consider using a bibliographic management software
program to store and organize search results as well as
track other activities associated with the systematic review
process.
Eg: EndNote, RefWorks, Reference Manager etc..
34. RevMan
RevMan is the systematic reviews software used by
Cochrane to develop and publish Cochrane reviews
http://www.cc-ims.net/RevMan
References retrieved from literature searching can be
•
imported into RevMan once they have been converted into
plain text records formatted to Vancouver Style
Most bibliographic software programs are capable of
converting references into a RevMan compatible format
35. Cochrane Collaboration Support
As part of the Cochrane Protocol approval process, a
Trials Coordinator from your Research Group will
advise/assist/review your search strategy
Literature searching support from Cochrane varies with
each Research Group
Researchers may consider approaching a librarian from
their own institution for assistance with their Cochrane
review
36. Questions? Comments?
Diane Lorenzetti MLS
Centre for Health & Policy Studies
Institute of Health Economics
dllorenz@ucalgary.ca / 210-9319