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What symbol is typically used for wildcards in search engines?
What symbol is typically used for wildcards in search engines?
Which system uses operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to generate search results?
Which system uses operators such as AND, OR, and NOT to generate search results?
What is the purpose of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms in PubMed?
What is the purpose of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms in PubMed?
What is the recommended approach if MeSH terms are considered limited for a search?
What is the recommended approach if MeSH terms are considered limited for a search?
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Which tool can be used to narrow down search results based on specific article types?
Which tool can be used to narrow down search results based on specific article types?
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In the context of research databases, what is the purpose of truncation symbols like an asterisk (*) or $?
In the context of research databases, what is the purpose of truncation symbols like an asterisk (*) or $?
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What is the most appropriate term to describe the patient's condition in the given scenario?
What is the most appropriate term to describe the patient's condition in the given scenario?
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Which of the following techniques could be considered a form of physical therapy for the patient's condition?
Which of the following techniques could be considered a form of physical therapy for the patient's condition?
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When searching for phrases in databases, what is the purpose of enclosing the phrase in quotes?
When searching for phrases in databases, what is the purpose of enclosing the phrase in quotes?
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What is the purpose of truncation and wildcards in database searching?
What is the purpose of truncation and wildcards in database searching?
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Which term is more accurate when referring to the injection treatment mentioned in the text?
Which term is more accurate when referring to the injection treatment mentioned in the text?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a variable of interest in the given scenario?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a variable of interest in the given scenario?
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What is the primary purpose of government and nongovernmental organizations sharing information and knowledge on their websites?
What is the primary purpose of government and nongovernmental organizations sharing information and knowledge on their websites?
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Which of the following is NOT typically found on the websites of government and nongovernmental organizations, hospitals, and professional associations?
Which of the following is NOT typically found on the websites of government and nongovernmental organizations, hospitals, and professional associations?
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What is the primary function of a search engine in the context of finding research evidence?
What is the primary function of a search engine in the context of finding research evidence?
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What is the significance of the PICO format in the context of keyword searching for research evidence?
What is the significance of the PICO format in the context of keyword searching for research evidence?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) search engine?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) search engine?
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Study Notes
Truncation and Wildcards
- Truncation uses a symbol (e.g. *, $, or #) to replace endings on words, allowing for variations in search results.
- Wildcards use a symbol (e.g. ?) to replace a letter in the middle of a word, useful for spelling variations between American and British English.
Boolean Logic
- Boolean logic uses three primary operators: AND, OR, and NOT, to combine keywords and generate relevant citations.
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- MeSH terms provide a common and consistent language across published articles, but may be limited in scope.
- Keywords can be used as an alternative to MeSH terms.
Search Engines and Databases
- Search engines allow specific articles to be identified in a database.
- One search engine can search multiple databases, and one database can be searched using multiple search engines.
- Examples of search engines include PubMed, Ovid Medline, and ProQuest.
Conducting a Search
- When searching for phrases, enclosing them in quotes tells the database to consider the phrase as a single term.
- Keywords should be carefully selected to ensure relevant search results, considering factors such as patient demographics, condition, and treatment.
Limits and Filters
- The Limits page can be used to limit search results to specific types of articles.
Keyword Phrases
- When searching for phrases, enclosing them in quotes ensures the database considers the phrase as a single term.
Finding Research Evidence
- Government and non-governmental organizations, hospitals, and professional associations often share information on their websites.
- Various types of publications, such as government documents, reports, fact sheets, and theses or dissertations, can be used to find research evidence.
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Description
Explore how government and nongovernmental organizations, hospitals, and professional associations share information online, such as documents, reports, fact sheets, and guidelines. Learn about using search engines to identify relevant articles in databases.
