Searching the Literature
It is important that you can access relevant and appropriate literature but we understand this can be a challenging and sometimes daunting task. Brenda Allen, the Subject Librarian for Medicine, Health and Life Sciences has recorded two short video clips which will take you step by step through the process of completing a CINAHL or MEDLINE database search.
DOING A CINAHL SEARCH
In this video the librarian will complete a literature search using
DOING A MEDLINE SEARCH
In this video the librarian will complete a literature search using the MEDLINE database:
Test your knowledge of CINAHL and MEDLINE by attempting the following four questions. Feedback will be provided
Q1. Where are CINAHL and MEDLINE accessed from?
Q2. Do I need to login with my QUB username and password in order to access the QUB Library page
Q3. The CINAHL video provided by the librarian demonstrated a search for the terms 'depression' and then a second search for the term 'anxiety'. How might you refine the search for articles containing either 'depression' or 'anxiety'?
Q4. Limiters in a search include all of the following: Full Text, Gender, Cost, Length, Geography and Publication
In Phase 2 you will receive a lecture and CILG dedicated to literature searching but you can always make an appointment with library staff if you need further guidance or help. The library contact details for the School of Nursing and Midwifery can be found below,
The librarians responsible for subject support in the School of Nursing and Midwifery are Brenda Allen and Hazel Neale.
They can be contacted at: Telephone: 028 9097 2710 or 028 90978901 alternatively you can Email: h.neale@qub.ac.uk or b.a.allen@qub.ac.uk
To link directly to the university library homepage (click here)