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Finding current evidence: search strategies and common databases.

Lesley Diane Gillespie1, William John Gillespie

  • 1Cochrane Musculoskeletal Injuries Group, Department of Health Sciences, Area Four, Seebohm Rowntree Building, The University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, UK. Ldg2@york.ac.uk

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|August 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Staying updated in orthopaedic surgery requires efficient information retrieval. This guide offers practical strategies and resources for accessing current evidence, including guidelines, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Medical Information Retrieval
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • The proliferation of orthopaedic, sports medicine, and hand surgery journals makes comprehensive reading impractical.
  • Traditional print sources are often less current and harder to search than electronic resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical approach for orthopaedic surgeons to find useful information.
  • To guide orthopaedic practice through effective information retrieval strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Identifying and detailing useful databases and web links for orthopaedic information.
  • Focusing on sources for guidelines, systematic reviews, and randomized controlled trials.
  • Outlining a process for formulating search questions and strategies.

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Main Results:

  • A curated list of electronic resources and databases relevant to orthopaedic surgery.
  • A structured approach to searching for high-quality evidence.
  • Identification of resources for continuous professional development.

Conclusions:

  • Electronic resources offer a more efficient and current method for staying abreast of orthopaedic surgery developments.
  • A systematic approach to information seeking is crucial for evidence-based orthopaedic practice.