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Nursing: Evidence-Informed Practice Search Module - Basic

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Module 2: Basic searching using keywords (Step 2 A)

Complete this module to learn how to plan a successful search in resources that can be searched using keywords. The module will take approx. 30 mins to complete, not including additional readings.

Video 1: Using the search strategy worksheet- KEYWORDS (21:49 mins)

Key learning outcomes: watching this video will help you plan your search so that you can more effectively search for the information you need. You will also learn about keywords and Boolean operators (AND, OR) which you can use to combine your keywords.

Voir aussi : Combiner les mots-clé (vidéo 6:17 mins)

Video 2: Searching Google Scholar using KEYWORDS (1:42 mins)

Key learning outcomes: watching this video will show you how to search Google Scholar.

Voir aussi : Google Scholar, un outil pour trouver des articles scientifiques en français (vidéo 3:40 mins)

Video 3: Searching Scopus using KEYWORDS (2:24 mins)

Key learning outcomes: watching this video will show you how to search Scopus.

Video 4: Searching UpToDate using KEYWORDS (2:02 mins)

Key learning outcomes: watching this video will show you how to search UpToDate

Important: you must watch all four videos in order to complete the Search Basic Module.

Readings & Resources:

  • Practice Scenario;
  • Search Strategy Worksheet
 More information:

Circle of seven arrows illustrating the 7-step Evidence Based Practice (EBP) model. The arrows form a circle around the image of three male human icons side by side and slightly overlapping. Black on a white ground. The first arrow at the top is pink and represents step 0: Cultivating curiosity. The second arrow towards the right is orange and represents step 1: Asking answerable questions. The third arrow is yellow and represents step 2: Searching the evidence. This level is highlighted. The fourth arrow is greyed out and represents step 3: Appraising the evidence. The fifth arrow is greyed out and represents step 4: Integrating evidence into practice. The sixth arrow is greyed out and represents step 5: Evaluating practice change. The seventh and last arrow is greyed out and represents step 6: Disseminating results of evaluation.

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