Databases for Evidence-Based Health Care Information
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CINAHL Ultimate (EBSCOhost) (VALE)This link opens in a new windowFeatures scholarly information for over 50 nursing specialties and allied health research and provides access to more than 2,000+ full-text journals. The database also includes quick lessons, evidence-based care sheets, and research Instruments.
Cochrane DatabasesThis link opens in a new windowPlease use EBM (Evidence Based Medicine) Reviews.
EBM (Evidence Based Medicine) Reviews (Ovid)This link opens in a new windowIncludes: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, ACP Journal Club, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, Health Technology Assessment, NHS Economic Evaluation Database.
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Health and Psychosocial Instruments (HaPI) (OvidSP)This link opens in a new windowProvides "information on measurement instruments (i.e., questionnaires, interview schedules, checklists, index measures, coding schemes/manuals, rating scales, projective techniques, vignettes/scenarios, tests) in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science. HaPI...[helps] identify measures needed for research studies, grant proposals, client/patient assessment, class papers/projects, theses/dissertations, and program evaluation."
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MEDLINE (EBSCOhost) (VALE)This link opens in a new windowContains references to authoritative literature on nursing, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and more.
Nursing & Allied Health Database (ProQuest) (VALE)This link opens in a new windowProvides coverage of nursing, allied health, and alternative medicine periodicals as well as training videos and transcultural information. Also features systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and best practice information from The Joanna Briggs Institute.
A Practical Guide: Data Extraction for Intervention Systematic Reviews
"Shaped by insights from hundreds of researchers, this guide aims to distill the collective wisdom and best practices of the global systematic review community. It offers definitions, practical advice, links to the Cochrane Handbook, downloadable templates, and real-world examples from studies."
A Practical Guide: Protocol Development for Systematic Reviews
"Welcome to this practical guide to protocol development for systematic reviews. Whether you’re an experienced researcher or just starting out, this guide can help you develop your review protocol which will help you plan and manage your systematic review."
A Practical Guide to Screening for Systematic Reviews
"Screening is an important step in any type or size of literature review. The process of screening ensures that the studies in the review are relevant to the review question. It also ensures that the review is based on the highest-quality evidence and adheres to pre-specified criteria. Screening can be extremely resource intensive."
