Presented by Ken Wright, Health Sciences Librarian
Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library
Searching the Nursing Research Literature
This material includes self-learning demonstrations on how to effectively search four databases located on the Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library Nursing Resources page.
Demonstrations Include:
- Formulating a P.I.C.O.(T.) question based on the elements to develop a focused, “searchable” nursing topic
- Choosing effective P.I.C.O.(T.) terms to search and retrieve research literature including the use of CINAHL Headings and MeSH terms
- Searching CINAHL using Advanced Search features including Full-Text Finder to locate Peer-Reviewed articles in PDF format
- Searching other databases: ClinicalKey for Nursing, Lippincott Advisor (Health Library), and PubMed’s Clinical Queries to find research articles using effective keyword searches
Accompanying Materials
Searching the Nursing Research Literature: PowerPoint Presentation
Contact
For more information, or to schedule an individualized instruction session, please contact Ken Wright, Health Sciences Librarian —