TRIP database - turning research into practice

The TRIP database is a user-friendly search engine making it easy for you to find high-level, good quality information and research. Focusing on healthcare evidence this database offers you the opportunity of completing simple searching as well PICO-based searching and allows you to focus results by content type.

Some functionality is freely available without the need to login. You can "go pro" by logging in with your NHS OpenAthens username to access extra resources and functionality.

You can link to the TRIP database from our NHS Resources page, where you'll find a list of key NHS-based resources and tools.

For more help using the TRIP database go to our TRIP help page or check out the options on the site where blog posts are also available.

Contact the Health Library for more information and help.

info card summarising the points above for the TRIP database

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