Possible choices for finding evidence-based research:
CINAHL Complete comprehensive and highly-authoritative database for research in nursing and health sciences- Cochrane Library A collection of databases that contain evidence for healthcare decision-making. Includes systematic review abstracts, technology assessments, economic evaluations and individual clinical trials.
- PubMed - The National Library of Medicine's free interface for MEDLINE the premier database for biomedical journal citations
- EMBase Comprehensive coverage of the preclinical, medical and pharmacological sciences. Strong in the European literature.
1. Government Health sites:
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - National Center for Health Statistics
- HealthData.gov -a federal government website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- World Health Organization
- DemographicsNow database available through MEL. Limited Census data searching
- American FactFinder
- Census of the United States
- FedStats
- Kids Count - a wealth of stats on children
- Statistical Abstract of the United States
Julia Rodriguez
Associate Professor / Health Sciences & Scholarly Communications Librarian
juliar@oakland.edu
Schedule a research consultation (Fall & Winter only) - Currently all consultaions are conducted via GoogleMeet.
If none of the time slots work for you or if there are none available, email me directly and suggest a date & time and I will do my best to accommodate you.
EBOOK COLLECTIONS:
Public Health - General (200)
Aged Public Health (10)
Ethnic Minorities & Public Health (7)
Gender Specific Public Health (11)
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Public Health - General (200)
Aged Public Health (10)
Ethnic Minorities & Public Health (7)
Gender Specific Public Health (11)
View entire Health & Biological Sciences list
National Guideline Clearinghouse is a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
TRIP Database is a clinical search tool designed to allow health professionals to rapidly identify the highest quality clinical evidence for clinical practice.
The NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (formerly PRODIGY) are a reliable source of evidence-based information and practical 'know how' about the common conditions managed in primary care. (UK based)
TRIP Database is a clinical search tool designed to allow health professionals to rapidly identify the highest quality clinical evidence for clinical practice.
The NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (formerly PRODIGY) are a reliable source of evidence-based information and practical 'know how' about the common conditions managed in primary care. (UK based)
- Government help sites on finding and Using Health Statistics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nichsr/
usestats/index.html - FAQ Medical Statistics - one page list http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
services/statistics.html
Kresge Library subcriptions include free access for the OU community to both RefWorks. This online personal database of references helps you generate a bibliography from your list of references automatically formatted in any common citation style.
Citation Style Guides:
- APA Formating and Style Guide with examples (by Owl at Purdue)
The Writing Center at Oakland University will assist developing their ideas into polished final products. The Center's services are in high demand so be sure to plan ahead when scheduling an appointment.