Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question

Gwen S George, Laurie Anne Ferguson, Patricia F PearceLoyola University New Orleans, School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA, USAAbstract: Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to review current literature for evidence-based information that demonstrates solutions for clinical problems. The daunti...

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Autores principales:	George GS, Ferguson LA, Pearce PF
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2014
Materias:	Nursing RT1-120
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:238f05d977c8449dbbbe135f672828ef2021-12-02T01:17:45ZFinding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question2230-522Xhttps://doaj.org/article/238f05d977c8449dbbbe135f672828ef2014-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/finding-a-needle-in-the-haystack-performing-an-in-depth-literature-sea-a17368https://doaj.org/toc/2230-522X Gwen S George, Laurie Anne Ferguson, Patricia F PearceLoyola University New Orleans, School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA, USAAbstract: Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to review current literature for evidence-based information that demonstrates solutions for clinical problems. The daunting process of navigating extensive electronic publication sources, including citation databases, guidelines, and clinical proceedings, can feel much like finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. Knowing where to get information and strategically maneuvering search terms, Boolean operators, and available delimiters requires investment in learning how they work and then skillful deployment. Time spent in learning the systems is gained back by executing a well-honed search that yields citations that are appropriate for the clinical problem. Search terms and use of effective investigative tools focus the search and produce a comprehensive listing of references. The purpose of this article was to detail the steps in completing a comprehensive literature search when focused on a clinical question. Location of pertinent literature, the multiple characteristics of citation databases and instruction on how to use them, as well as how to manage the located citations are included.Keywords: search techniques, evidence-based practice, graduate nursing educationGeorge GSFerguson LAPearce PFDove Medical PressarticleNursingRT1-120ENNursing: Research and Reviews, Vol 2014, Iss default, Pp 65-76 (2014)
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description	Gwen S George, Laurie Anne Ferguson, Patricia F PearceLoyola University New Orleans, School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA, USAAbstract: Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to review current literature for evidence-based information that demonstrates solutions for clinical problems. The daunting process of navigating extensive electronic publication sources, including citation databases, guidelines, and clinical proceedings, can feel much like finding a needle in the proverbial haystack. Knowing where to get information and strategically maneuvering search terms, Boolean operators, and available delimiters requires investment in learning how they work and then skillful deployment. Time spent in learning the systems is gained back by executing a well-honed search that yields citations that are appropriate for the clinical problem. Search terms and use of effective investigative tools focus the search and produce a comprehensive listing of references. The purpose of this article was to detail the steps in completing a comprehensive literature search when focused on a clinical question. Location of pertinent literature, the multiple characteristics of citation databases and instruction on how to use them, as well as how to manage the located citations are included.Keywords: search techniques, evidence-based practice, graduate nursing education
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title	Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question
title_short	Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question
title_full	Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question
title_fullStr	Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question
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Finding a needle in the haystack: performing an in-depth literature search to answer a clinical question

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