Recommended Databases
PubMed® Special Queries- Looking for Evidence that is Multidisciplinary?
Directory of Topic-Specific PubMed Queries
The Special Queries in PubMed includes many pre-filtered search options designed to quickly find subject matter specific to certain topics such as Bioethics, Comparative Effectiveness Research, Health Disparities, Population Health, Research Reporting & Guidelines and more.
Searching the Evidence-Based literature requires using a wide collection of databases. The ones listed below represent a holistic collection used by nurses, researchers, students and other health care professionals.
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CINAHL This link opens in a new windowComprehensive database of full-text nursing and allied health journals and other health literature.
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ClinicalKey This link opens in a new windowClinical resource of research and point of care tools, including multimedia collections in medical and surgical specialties.
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowFull text, evidence-based decision support for healthcare providers.
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Lippincott Advisor This link opens in a new windowClinical support database that includes diagnosis/treatment tools, care planning, patient teaching and quality and safety initiatives.
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Lippincott Procedures This link opens in a new windowClinical database that provides access to evidence-based procedures and skills in a variety of medical specialty settings.
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ECRI Guidelines TrustCreate a free account to access the repository of clinical practice guidelines.
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ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Source This link opens in a new windowComprehensive coverage of nursing and allied health resources, including full-text journals, dissertations, medical images, and teaching materials.
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PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowAmerican Psychological Association’s (APA) resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
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PubMed Clinical Queries This link opens in a new windowSearch the PubMed database to find systematic reviews and clinical research studies using a pre-filtered search box.
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Trip Database This link opens in a new windowGlobal evidence-based medicine database from a wide range of sources.