TY - JOUR
T1 - Searching the literature
T2 - Understanding and using structured electronic databases
AU - Fine, Elizabeth V.
AU - Bliss, Donna Zimmaro
PY - 2006/1/1
Y1 - 2006/1/1
N2 - Electronic searching of a literature database is a skill and an art that can be learned and refined. Librarians are specially trained and skilled at using these databases, so seek help to maximize efficiency. Formulating a search strategy and thinking about key concepts are helpful first steps. Techniques available in the electronic interface to the database, such as reviewing your search history and using commands to combine parts of your search, enable refinement of initial search results. PubMed is a free and publicly available scholarly database that contains citations about WOC nursing. With practice, a WOC nurse can soon become sophisticated in searching databases, such as PubMed, to support evidence-based practice.
AB - Electronic searching of a literature database is a skill and an art that can be learned and refined. Librarians are specially trained and skilled at using these databases, so seek help to maximize efficiency. Formulating a search strategy and thinking about key concepts are helpful first steps. Techniques available in the electronic interface to the database, such as reviewing your search history and using commands to combine parts of your search, enable refinement of initial search results. PubMed is a free and publicly available scholarly database that contains citations about WOC nursing. With practice, a WOC nurse can soon become sophisticated in searching databases, such as PubMed, to support evidence-based practice.
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U2 - 10.1097/00152192-200611000-00002
DO - 10.1097/00152192-200611000-00002
M3 - Article
C2 - 17108768
AN - SCOPUS:33751244820
SN - 1071-5754
VL - 33
SP - 594
EP - 605
JO - Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
JF - Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
IS - 6
ER -