Nursing

What is Evidence Based Practice?

• EBP and Levels of Evidence (13 min.)

Step 1: Problem/Formulating a Clear Research Question  

• Formulating a Clear Research Question (13 min.)

Step 2: Formulating Your Search Strategy  

• Introduction (3 min)

• Keywords (8min. 34sec.)

• Subject Headings (13 min. 40 sec.)

• Boolean Operators/Combining Terms [AND, OR] (6 min.)

• Ways to Increase and Decrease Your Results (7min. 30sec.)

Step 3:  Selecting the Right Resource (Always search more than one database)

• CINAHL:  Start here if your topic tends to fall more within the field of nursing. 
• PubMed/MEDLINE: Start your search here if the topic is one that tends to be more biomedical or medical in nature.
• APA PsycNet:  This database is good for searching psychological or psychiatric topics.
• Cochrane Library:  This database is a good resource when needing to find systematic reviews.
• National Guideline Clearinghouse : This is a good resource when searching for practice guidelines.