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Evidence-Based Practice Tutorial

4. Search for Sources

Where to Search

The library subscribes to databases (online collections of journals and other media). You can use our databases to find the scholarly research articles you will need to do many of your research assignments. Many of our databases, especially the ones for Nursing, are provided by a company called EBSCO. They recently refreshed their interface, so watch this video before starting your search:

This video covers the basics of searching in the new EBSCO interface:

Where to Find Evidence-Based Research

The following databases are great for searching for evidence-based practice. Start with a PICO(T) question and then use P, I, and O for your search terms.

Now, use your keywords in the following databases:

You can search several of our databases together using the search box here:

Try It! Go Search

Now, take your PICO(T) worksheet from the previous step and try your searches out in each of the following places:

  1. CINAHL Ultimate
  2. MEDLINE
  3. Library Search

If you get stuck, reach out and ask for help from one of our librarians.

Stop and Think

 Will you use the PICO(T) search strategy for future assignments? If you think you will, you can save a copy of the PICO(T) Search Strategy Table Worksheet to use in the future.

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Let's continue your research journey—5. Be Persistent

Last Updated: Dec 28, 2024 1:58 PM
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