Databases are useful when looking for in-depth information on a narrow topic. This is especially true of journal articles. A number of specific databases will be helpful in finding information for this assignment.
For this assignment, the Library recommends using (click the linked text to access):
Users must register upon first use. Delivers evidence-based clinical decision support that is clear, actionable, and rich with real-world insights
PubMed provides free access to articles and abstracts on health, medicine, and life sciences from sources like MEDLINE. Note: Reliability in PubMed search results may be affected by changes in administration and policies related to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Consult our Nursing & Allied Health A-Z list of databases for a selection of additional database options.
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it gives information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in understandable language. Learn about the latest treatments, a drug or supplement, the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can get links to the latest medical research on your topic, finding information that is authoritative and up-to-date. MedlinePlus is updated daily
Provides clear, easy to understand information on thousands of medical topics. It also contains photos and illustrations, animations, videos, and medical self-assessments.
Watch the videos below to familiarize yourself with how to navigate searching in some of these databases.
The following video introduces how to search the UpToDate database and use some of its features.
The following video gives great insight into how most databases operate. It also shows you how to conduct an effective and efficient search specifically in PubMed.
The following video introduces how to use basic search techniques and advanced features in EBSCOhost.
The techniques used in EBSCOhost can also be applied to ScienceDirect.
If you come across an article that you don’t have full access to, you can request it through the Library! Simply fill out our Library Materials Request form with as many details about the article as possible and we’ll work to bring it in for you.
Details that will help us find the article are:
Government and association websites like those linked below can be sources of good quality information on a variety of topics. Click the linked, underlined text below to access the websites listed where you'll likely find information relevant to this assignment.
