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Ebsco are running training during July to demonstrate the new interfaces for ebscohost databases (Cinahl and medline) and the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Please feel free to sign up for this free training.   Advanced Searching new EBSCOhost – Navigation Changes [NHS England] This 60-minute session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching CINAHL on the new EBSCOhost interface, including a review of the navigation changes, NHS Librarians in England. In this session we will look at keyword and subject searching, use of precision (proximity) operators, combining searches in the Search History and reviewing available options to save, share, download and export search results, as well as saving, editing and downloading searches, according to the new navigation features. •       Thursday, 9th July @ 2.00pm Book online Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on the new EBSCOhost This 60-minute session will introduce advanced search concepts for searchi...

 Ebsco is changing the interface for its databases, such as Cinahl and Medline. These databases are used for running literature searches. The platform for ebsco databases is also called ebscohost. The change is expected to take place on the 14th July. Have you saved searches or search alerts? You will need to act to avoid losing things you have saved. Why is EBSCOhost changing? There has been little change to EBSCO databases over a number of years. EBSCO say the new version will offer an enhanced experience and allow the addition of new features. What isn’t changing? Your access to EBSCO databases will continue to be via the Health library website and your existing NHS OpenAthens login. The account you use to save things (My EBSCO) will be retained although some content will be lost if you do not act. What do I need to do? Will I lose my saved searches? If you do not use EBSCOhost or ebsco databases then no action is required. If you do use EBSCOhost or ebsco databases then ther...

 The NHS will be moving to a new version of the EBSCOhost interface used to search journal literature including the CINAHL database. The transition is expected to take place on the 14th July. Action may be required if you have have saved searches and regular alerts set up. You can continue to access the databases from the Health Library website , using your NHS OpenAthens username. We will share opportunities to learn more about how to search on the new EBSCOhost shortly. Some FAQs have been created to support the change – please do look and take action to ensure you do not lose saved work. What is happening to EBSCOhost and what do I need to do as a user?

Ebsco databases such as Cinahl and Medline are essential resources to search to get articles for your assignments. Make sure you are up-to-date with the recent changes and are making the most of this valuable resource. Learn about the key features and benefits of Ebsco databases by completing our online tutorial Searching with Ebsco databases . You'll learn What Ebsco databases are Why they are so useful to you How to run a search The tutorial includes video demonstrations from ebsco, an avatar offering hints and tips and a quick quiz. Don't miss out on this key resource. Please note that the Ebsco updated interface currently only applies to the Keele University Ebsco resource. The NHS databases will not be updated until the Summer of 2026. More Help See the Health Library website for more tutorials on resources and to develop your search skills Book a training session  for more help finding articles Contact the Health Library with any queries

 Ebsco are running 2 training courses this month. These courses cover the new ebsco database interface and will only be suitable for our Keele University users. Please click the link to book your place. Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost – Part 1 Searching (60 mins) The first of a two part session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate search using PICO(T), searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the new EBSCOhost interface. Tuesday 6th January - 10.30am Wednesday 21st January - 2.30pm Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost – Part 2 Managing Results (60 mins) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, on the new EBSCOhost interface, in support of systematic reviews. Tuesday 13th January - 10.30am Wednesday 28th January - 2.30pm

  We have updated our new etutorial Searching with Cinahl . This now includes interactive images helping you to explore the features of the various functions; giving you a more interesting learning experience. screen-shot of an interactive image in Searching with Cinahl presentation Try our updated etutorial now . Think you know everything about the Cinahl database? Give our quiz a go to find out what you know.

Cinahl is a key nursing database. You can find a wealth of information and articles on specialist nursing topics, essential for your studies or work-based projects. This database is available to both Keele University students and NHS staff. Learn more about the key features and benefits of Cinahl by completing our etutorial Searching with Cinahl . You’ll find screen-shots, explanations, videos and a quiz to help you to make the most of this valuable resource. The presentation will cover: What is Cinahl? How do you access Cinahl? Plan your search Advanced search Using Cinahl subject headings Viewing your results Evaluating your results Using a personal account in Cinahl Your folder Saving articles Saving your search / creating an alert Webinar Quiz Let us know what you thought about our new etutorial – please complete our feedback form . More help Check more of our online tutorials for help developing your literature search and finding articles. 

 Ebsco offer a range of training webinars for users of their main databases. Sessions are delivered as webinars, please sign-up online: Creating Alerts in CINAHL and MEDLINE (45 mins) This session will demonstrate how to keep current with the healthcare literature using search and publications alerts on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Thursday, 23rd May @ 10.00am Systematic Searching in MEDLINE on EBSCOhost (60 mins) This session will introduce advanced search concepts for searching MEDLINE. In this session we will look at developing a complex search strategy, incorporating wildcards and proximity search operators, running freetext and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) searches, and applying available filters to focus search results. •  Thursday, 9th May @ 10.00am   •  Tuesday, 21st May @ 10.00am   Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 This 60-minute session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare liter...

 The following webinars are available from the Ebsco training team. Please use the links to book a session directly with ebsco: Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO Search in CINAHL (60 mins) CINAHL Ultimate is just one of the information resources a nursing researcher can utilise to execute perfect PICO search. Considered to the definitive tool for nursing and allied health professionals, CINAHL Ultimate provides fast, easy access to top nursing and allied health journals, evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and continuing education modules. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more about using the PICO clinical framework to structure a search and retrieve relevant, UK-specific content. • Monday, 15th April @ 2.30pm   • Tuesday, 30th April @ 10.00am   Creating Alerts in CINAHL and MEDLINE (45 mins) This session will demonstrate how to keep current with the healthcare literature using search and publications alerts on the EBSCOhost interface. • Thursda...

  This February, EBSCO will be running a series of four training workshops called ‘Seven Steps to the Perfect PICO search in CINAHL’ for both library teams and specifically all CINAHL end users.. Join this 60-minute webinar to learn more about using the PICO clinical framework to structure a search and retrieve relevant, UK-specific content: Thursday, 1st February @ 10.00am   Tuesday, 6th February 2.00pm   Wednesday, 21st February 10.00am   Monday, 26th February 2.00pm

 Ebsco are offering a number of webinars to help users get to grips with their healthcare-based databases. These are available to NHS users as well as students. Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL (for all versions) the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Monday, 9th October @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-10&date=2023-10-09 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL (for all versions). In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing cus...

 Ebsco are delivering online training to help users get to grips with the cinahl database. Click the link to book your spot. Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Wednesday, 5th July @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-07&date=2023-07-05 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. •       Wednesday, 19th July @...

 Ebsco are offering online training in using Cinahl, the main nursing database. Click on the link associated with each course to book. Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. •       Tuesday, 6th June @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-06 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. •       Thursday, 29t...

Please feel free to book on these online training sessions delivered by Ebsco: Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. Tuesday, 7th March @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-03&date=2023-03-07 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. Wednesday, 22nd March @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-databases-advanced-level?month=2023-03&date=2023-03-22 Creati...

 Want to make sure you're making the most of the CINAHL database, the key nursing and allied health database? Sign up for training webinars delivered by Ebsco; Searching CINAHL Databases – Basic level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce basic searching concepts on CINAHL, the most widely used and respected research tool for nurses, students, and allied health professionals. In this session we will look at keyword (free text) searching, refining search results, viewing, printing & emailing results. Wednesday, 18th January @ 10.00am Book your place here  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/searching-cinahl-basic-level?month=2023-01&date=2023-01-18 Searching CINAHL Databases – Advanced level searching (60 mins) This session will introduce more advanced search concepts on CINAHL. In this session we will look at Subject Searching, combining search results, saving and re-running saved searches, creating, and sharing custom folders. Tuesday, 24th January @ 10.00am Book ...

Need to complete a literature search on a nursing or medical topic? Make sure you start with the Ebsco databases . Ebsco hosts key healthcare databases Cinahl (for nursing topics) and Medline (a general medical database). The following resources can help you to get to grips with searching on the Ebsco platform. Ebsco Help Resources Ebsco UK YouTube channel  - find demonstrations on how to search and use the features of the Ebsco databases. Ebsco Connect  - articles, videos, how-to steps to help you to learn more about the Ebsco databases. You may need to register with Ebsco Connect to access some of the tutorials. Start here: Creating a basic search Creating an advanced search Advanced search in Cinalh on Ebsco Citing articles in Cinahl on Ebsco Ebsco Connect Learning Paths  - learning objects gathered together for particular databases, such as cinalh and medline. EbscoHost Research Databases Help  - comprehensive help pages for Ebsco databases. Information Skills fo...

We have had reports of users experiencing problems exporting references from Cinahl into RefWorks. This may also be affecting other ebsco databases. The providers are working on the problem and we hope there is a solution soon. In the meantime the following instructions have been issued as a work-around: In Cinahl select and export your references to a RIS file Go to RefWorks (new) and login to import the RIS file Select the + sign and then select Import references. Under the heading "Import from a file" drag and drop or select the file generated by the export. The system will try to determine the format; if it does not identify the RIS Format select it from the drop down and click import. The data will show up in the last imported area. Apologies for the inconvenience.

If you have inadvertently created more than 1 personal account on an ebsco database (such as Cinahl or Medline), you can now merge those accounts, so that you only have the one account. You usually create a personal account in order to save articles, searches and alerts. Users who have personal folders associated with two accounts are now able to merge them into one chosen account. Users who have more than two accounts can repeat the process until all accounts are merged into one. Benefits to merging personal user accounts: You will need to remember only one set of login credentials. All saved articles, searches, alerts, images, videos, etc., will be stored in one folder location. Once accounts are merged, the account that contained the data that was merged into the target account is permanently removed. To merge your accounts: Full details on how to merge your accounts is available on the Ebsco help page . Note that you will need to have the userid/ password fo...

The NHS National Core Content collection will be changing from April 2019. The National Core Content collection is the databases and journals that are purchased nationally for staff working within the NHS in England. You access these resources via your NHS openathens login. The database collection forms part of HDAS – the Healthcare Databases Advanced Search database. You can find a full list of all the resources included via the NHS Library Services website . Database List on HDAS This April there will be a number of changes that may impact any saved searches you have or how you conduct new searches: Key Changes: CINAHL Plus with Full Text and Health Business Elite (HBE) will no longer be part of the collection. This means that from 01 April 2019 you will not be able to access and search these databases in HDAS, or via the EBSCO native interface as part of the Core Content subscription. CINAHL Plus with Full Text will be replaced with the CINAHL index in b...

We have received the following message from Ebsco, regarding the CINAHL subject headings reload: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a reload of the CINAHL subject headings currently scheduled for  Friday, March 8, 2019 . What are CINAHL Subject Headings? “CINAHL Subject Headings” is a subject authority for all five CINAHL database; CINAHL Subject Headings are based on the Mesh headings, with additional specific nursing and allied health headings added as appropriate. Users can utilize CINAHL Subject Headings when searching CINAHL databases to find articles related to a specific topic. Which databases will be updated? All CINAHL Databases will receive the new CINAHL Subject Headings: CINAHL (cin20) CINAHL with Full Text (c8h) CINAHL Plus (john) CINAHL Plus with Full Text (rah) CINAHL Complete (come) Will this reload change how CINAHL Subject Headings appear in live? No – though the 2018 reload c...