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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
How to perform a literature search.
Tracey L Krupski1, Philipp Dahm, Susan F Fesperman
1Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27609, USA. krups001@mc.duke.edu
The Journal of Urology
|February 19, 2008
Summary
Effective evidence-based practice for urologists requires efficient literature searches. Utilizing electronic databases of pre-appraised evidence speeds up finding high-quality research for informed clinical decisions.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Evidence-based clinical practice integrates research, expertise, and patient preferences.
- Urologists need efficient methods to access current medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a stepwise approach for effective electronic database searching.
- To introduce urologists to relevant resources for evidence-based practice.
Main Methods:
- Translating clinical scenarios into focused questions using the PICOT format (population, intervention, comparison, outcome, type of study).
- Utilizing PICOT keywords for literature searches in pre-appraised evidence and primary research databases.
Main Results:
- Online resources include databases for primary studies (e.g., MEDLINE) and secondary research (syntheses of primary studies).
- Key resources for pre-appraised evidence include BMJ Clinical Evidence, ACP Journal Club, The Cochrane Library, and National Guideline Clearinghouse.
Conclusions:
- Efficient literature searching is crucial for evidence-based practice in urology.
- Electronic databases of pre-appraised evidence accelerate the identification of high-quality research.
- Integrating evidence with clinical skills and patient context is essential.
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