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Searching the Literature in Preparation for Research: Strategies That Matter
The Journal of Nursing Education
|August 3, 2019
Summary
Effective literature searching is crucial for research and practice. This guide helps nursing education researchers improve their search strategies for better evidence retrieval.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research Methodology
- Information Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Literature searches vary significantly based on their purpose, differing between broad study preparation and specific clinical questions.
- Effective literature searching is fundamental for evidence-based practice in nursing education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key considerations for conducting effective and efficient literature searches in nursing education research.
- To provide practical examples to guide researchers in optimizing their search strategies.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of critical elements of literature database searching.
- Explanation of search fields, controlled vocabularies, and search limiters/expanders.
- Consideration of the impact of full-text availability on search outcomes.
Main Results:
- Understanding database scope and coverage is essential for comprehensive searches.
- Strategic use of search fields, controlled vocabularies, and limiters enhances search precision and recall.
- Over-reliance on full-text availability can inadvertently narrow search results.
Conclusions:
- Nursing education researchers can enhance their literature search efficiency and effectiveness by applying the discussed methodological considerations.
- Optimizing search strategies leads to more robust evidence identification for research and practice.
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