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EBM II: How to perform a literature search.
M Castagnetti1, K W Herbst2, D Bagli3
1Section of Pediatric Urology, University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy.
Journal of Pediatric Urology
|April 9, 2019
Summary
This guide explains how to use medical databases for evidence-based medicine (EBM). It details search strategies for clinicians and researchers to find specific or comprehensive information efficiently.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Evidence-Based Medicine
Background:
- This article is the second in a five-part series on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) by the European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) research committee.
- It addresses the critical need for effective information retrieval in clinical practice and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present various databases and search engines available to healthcare professionals.
- To describe tailored search strategies for different research objectives.
Main Methods:
- The article reviews common medical databases and search platforms.
- It outlines principles for optimizing search queries based on user goals.
Main Results:
- Search strategies must be adapted to the specific aim: high specificity for clinical problems, high sensitivity for research.
- Different databases and search engines offer varying capabilities for information retrieval.
Conclusions:
- Effective use of medical databases requires understanding available resources and employing targeted search strategies.
- Optimizing search techniques enhances the efficiency and relevance of retrieved medical literature for both clinical and research purposes.
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