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How to perform a systematic search.

Else Marie Bartels¹

¹The Parker Institute, Department of Rheumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital Frederiksberg and Bispebjerg, Ndr. Fasanvej 57, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark. else.marie.bartels@regionh.dk

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Summary

Medical professionals need strong information literacy skills to stay current and manage patient inquiries. This involves developing systematic search strategies for evidence-based practice, especially in rapidly evolving fields like rheumatology.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Evidence-Based Medicine
Information Science

Background:

Medical knowledge is expanding rapidly, necessitating advanced information literacy for healthcare professionals.
Patients increasingly access health information online, requiring clinicians to critically evaluate and discuss it.
Evidence-based practice is a cornerstone of modern medical research and clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline systematic search strategies for accessing medical literature and other information sources.
To guide the selection of appropriate databases and search tools for efficient information retrieval.
To discuss methods for maintaining and updating information literacy skills over time.

Main Methods:

Development of systematic search strategies for diverse information sources (journal articles, books, etc.).
Illustration of search methods with practical examples from rheumatology.
Discussion on database selection, search tool utilization, and information filtering techniques.

Main Results:

Viable systematic search strategies were developed and exemplified.
Guidance on selecting appropriate databases and search tools was provided.
Methods for skill maintenance and acquisition of localized information were discussed.

Conclusions:

Effective information literacy is crucial for maintaining professional competence in medicine.
Systematic search strategies enhance the ability to find and utilize evidence-based information.
Continuous learning and adaptation are essential for clinicians navigating the evolving information landscape.