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 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

 Learn more about searching for articles for systematic reviews by attending this online training from ebsco. Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 – Searching (60-minutes) This session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate searching using one example of a framework – PICO - searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Tuesday, 4th July @ 10.00am  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/supporting-systematic-reviews-using-ebscohost-part-one?month=2023-07&date=2023-07-04 Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 2 – Managing Results (60 minutes) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, in support of systematic reviews. This session will look at available options including using personal Folde...

 Training courses available from Ebsco. Please click the link to book. Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 1 – Searching (60-minutes) This session will introduce the concepts of searching the healthcare literature to support systematic reviews from initial framing of a question, to demonstrate searching using one example of a framework – PICO - searching both keywords and subject terms for CINAHL and MEDLINE on the EBSCOhost interface. •       Monday, 5th June @ 12.00pm  https://calendly.com/rcrookes/supporting-systematic-reviews-using-ebscohost-part-one?month=2023-06&date=2023-06-05 Supporting Systematic Reviews using EBSCOhost Part 2 – Managing Results (60 minutes) This session will introduce options for managing search results after searching the literature on CINAHL and MEDLINE, in support of systematic reviews. This session will look at available options including using personal Folders to store and retrieve searches and r...

 If you are looking for a systematic review then check out our new online presentation Searching Cochrane Library for systematic reviews - here you will learn: What is the Cochrane Library? What is a systematic review? How can you access the Cochrane Library? Navigating the Cochrane Library home page Browsing for systematic reviews Using the search interface Reading a systematic review Cochrane Library on the go Learn more about the Cochrane Library and how to conduct a systematic review Searching Cochrane Library for Systematic Reviews This presentation will give you a very brief overview of the Cochrane Library and show you how to search the database to find systematic reviews. You will be able to read my blog posts and … Go to this Sway

 The research landscape around coronavirus / covid-19 is, not surprisingly, changing at a rapid pace. A range of organisations, royal colleges and publishers are creating rapid reviews and guidelines to help inform clinical staff of practice-changing developments. You can check what is available from a number of providers listed on our coronavirus resources page under the rapid review and guidelines tab . Published content is regularly updated so it is worth checking back regularly or signing up for updates.

We have a number of guides, etutorials and help files to help you to get started searching the Cochrane Library for systematic reviews. We have updated the help page in our Online Guides and Support section on the website.

What is it? The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination , or CRD, is a research institute based at the University of York. They specialise in evidence synthesis of multiple research studies and complete systematic reviews and economic evaluations to support healthcare decision-making and development of policy. Key Features One of the key resources produced by the CRD is the CRD database. This allows you search for CRD reviews, economic evaluations and health technology assessments. The database allows you to combine search terms using AND, OR or NOT, and use publication date to focus search results. The results list includes items that match your search criteria. The entry for each search record will include the bibliographic information and where possible a link to the full-text. You can select search entries and export them. Some of the entries include a commentary from CRD. Don’t forget to check other resources available to you for the full-text of the entry, if the full...

What is it? The Cochrane Library publishes analysis and reviews of research studies that look at the same problem. The aim is to combine research and develop a consensus view of the problem involved, based on the evidence. The Cochrane Library also provides a database which allows you to complete searches against the systematic review collection as well as other collections. You can also browse through the topic list of systematic reviews. Key Features Systematic reviews are developed by completing systematic, detailed literature searches and critical appraisal to identify the relevant evidence. Reviewers often perform meta-analysis to combine results. Conclusions are drawn based on the overall evidence. You can find details of the search within the full-text of the complete review. Whilst reviews can be very detailed, technical and long, there is often a plain language summary. How can it help you? Cochrane Library systematic reviews can help you to: ...

Try our updated etutorial Cochrane Library: finding systematic reviews  to learn how to find systematic reviews.