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Complementary use of the SciSearch database for improved biomedical information searching

C M Brown1

  • 1University of Oklahoma, Norman 73019, USA.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|April 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Biomedical scientists benefit from using SciSearch alongside MEDLINE for comprehensive literature searches. SciSearch retrieves more relevant citations, enhancing research discovery and efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Information Science
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Effective literature searching is crucial for biomedical scientists to stay current.
  • Utilizing multiple databases increases the retrieval of relevant research citations.
  • MEDLINE is a primary choice, but complementary databases enhance search completeness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the advantages of using SciSearch in conjunction with MEDLINE for biomedical literature searches.
  • To highlight SciSearch's effectiveness in retrieving relevant citations.
  • To provide strategies for efficient and comprehensive biomedical literature searching.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative search strategy was employed using two major biomedical databases: MEDLINE and SciSearch.

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  • A specific query on "red wine consumption and coronary artery disease" was executed in both databases.
  • The number of relevant citations retrieved from each database was analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • SciSearch yielded a greater number of relevant citations compared to MEDLINE for the tested query.
    • The combined use of MEDLINE and SciSearch offers a more comprehensive retrieval of biomedical literature.
    • SciSearch enhances the efficiency of identifying pertinent research.

    Conclusions:

    • Incorporating SciSearch into the search workflow alongside MEDLINE significantly improves biomedical literature retrieval.
    • SciSearch is a valuable tool for biomedical scientists aiming for thorough and efficient research.
    • Optimizing search strategies with complementary databases like SciSearch is recommended for comprehensive scientific discovery.