Searching for evidence: Databases

Access to online resources for Queensland Health staff.

Introduction to EMBASE (University of Michigan USA)

Find statistical publications or data collections check following sites.

Check the EQUATOR Network website for more guidelines for specific research methods.

The following databases are useful for searching various aspects of evidence based practice. For further information, go to CKN List of Research Databases or Point of Care Tools. Register or login to access CKN offsite.

Database search filters

To view all articles, click on FEED link for each database.

Cochrane Library  - New & updated reviews

JBI Database of Systematic reviews and implementation reports

Campbell Collaboration systematic reviews

Your local library may have direct access to the following point of care tools:

• Joanna Briggs Insititute (JBI)
• UpToDate Anywhere

Contact your Queensland Health library for further information.

EBSCO (EBSCOhost) Advanced searching

Medline Complete

CINAHL databases - Advanced searching

Look for "Refine Search" or "Limits" to narrow search to specific types of studies.

In EBSCO databases (eg Medline, CINHAL, Psycinfo, etc):

• view search results
• go to Refine search / More (LH side of screen)
• select publication types and other limits to select study types.

In PubMed - in results list view:

• on left hand side of the screen, select the Article types
• click on Customise to add more study or article types for your results filtering

Also consider 'Meta analysis' or 'Meta synthesis' study type for systematic reviews.

Alternatively, add in study or publication type as keyword or subject (eg MeSH) as search statement.

Allied health & Nursing

Clinical trials

General