Evidence-Based Research
Evidence-Based Research Tips
The databases you will be using are not like Google. Break your question up into smaller keywords and use the Advanced Search function when possible to combine your keywords in your search.
- Use "evidence-based" as one of the keywords to search for articles that have "evidence-based" in the abstract. This will usually indicate that the article is about an evidence-based practice topic.
- Brainstorm keywords before you begin searching, and as you search. Your search strategies may change as you get to know the database and the terms and subject headings it uses for specific topics.
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CINAHL Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Nursing and allied health articles with more than 50 nursing specialties. Includes quick lessons, evidence-based care sheets, CEU modules, and research instruments.
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Gale OneFile: Health And Medicine This link opens in a new window
Focuses on nursing and allied health journals, plus a wide variety of personal health information sources.
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ProQuest Health & Medical Collection (PQ Central) This link opens in a new window
Covers all major clinical and healthcare disciplines.
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Ovid Nursing Database - Abstracting & Medline & Ovid Nursing Full-Text Plus This link opens in a new window
Contains links to full-text when available from over 400 nursing journals with coverage dates as far back as 1995.
Evidence-Based Websites
The following databases are free to search but may require a subscription to view the full-text articles. You may be able to view short articles and some fact sheets.