Workshop resources for July 4th & 7th
Meeting ID: 91920975288
Passcode: 975288
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Lecture 1: Advanced SearchingJuly 4th: 9:00 - 12:00
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Lecture 3: Information Literacy for Physical TherapistsJuly 7th: 9:00 - 12:00
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Search Strategy Assignment QuestionsList of questions that non-presenters will be asked to answer. Each non-presenter will be asked one question, selected at random.
Use these handouts as reference to guide your own search process.
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PICO Worksheet for finding search termsUse this worksheet to explore the Medline Guided Exercise tutorial
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Search Strategy (OVID) Explained StrokeThis handout provides a line by line explanation of a structured search in Medline (Ovid). It demonstrates use of subject headings (MeSH), keywords, truncation, Boolean operators (AND, OR) to combine sets, and the application of Limits
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Truncation & Wildcards GuideA guide to truncation and wildcard symbols across different database platforms.
Preparation for Library Workshops in July 2025
The Library workshops on July 4th and 7th will focus on searching tips and tricks for efficient database searching and health information literacy. The work done on July 4th will be performed in preparation for your search strategy presentations on July 7th.
If you would like to review database searching, please view the Guided Medline Exercise tutorial and Guided CINAHL Exercise (links below). You can use the Worksheet to guide you through the Guided Medline Exercise. For additional help, see also the handouts and slides in the box below titled "Advanced Searching: More Guidance".
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Medline (Ovid) Guided ExercisePlease view tabs 1,2,3,4,9:
- Research question - PICO Worksheet
- Subject heading search (MeSH)
- Keyword search
- Combining searches
- Saving searches
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PICO Worksheet for finding search termsUse this worksheet to explore the Medline Guided Exercise tutorial
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Search Strategy (OVID) Explained StrokeThis handout provides a line by line explanation of a structured search in Medline (Ovid). It demonstrates use of subject headings (MeSH), keywords, truncation, Boolean operators (AND, OR) to combine sets, and the application of Limits
Research Help
Need help? Please don't hesitate to contact your cohort's librarian.
Your librarian can help with: developing your search; knowledge synthesis projects (literature reviews, systematic and scoping reviews, etc.); finding books, articles, and other information sources; managing your references and data; and more!
For quick research help, you can also contact Woodward Library via email and in-person, or use the AskAway chat service.
Rachael Bradshaw: Vancouver
Email me | Make an appointment with me
(604) 822-2884
Aubrey Geyer: Fraser Valley (Surrey)
Email me | Make an appointment with me
(604) 827-0578
Zahra Premji: Island (Victoria) - Health Research Librarian, University of Victoria
Email me | Make an appointment with me
Kristy Hancock: Northern (Prince George)
Advanced Searching: More Guidance
Use these slides, handouts, and other materials as reference for your search process.
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SLIDES: Working with Diverse SourcesThese slides from 2024 discuss finding and using grey literature in a PT-focused context and patient-facing public sources of health information that your patients may bring to you.
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SLIDES: Appraising the EvidenceThese slides from 2024 discuss appraising different types of information for quality, including published resources such as reviews or controlled trials, grey literature, and patient-facing sources of information. They discuss publication bias, advertisements, and information literacy in a PT-focused context.
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HANDOUT: Using PICO to find search termsThis example demonstrates how to use PICO to discover relevant search words for your search strategy.
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SLIDES: Advanced Tips & TricksThese slides from 2022 discuss advanced database searching tips and tricks. Use them for reference when it comes to more advanced database functions.
Searching Tutorials
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CINAHL Guided ExerciseThis tutorial provides step by step instructions for each stage of a structured search. It's intended to be a "guide on the side" - follow along or build your own!
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CINAHL TutorialsThese modules of 2-3 minutes each demonstrate the different search techniques and strategies for effective searching in CINAHL on the Ebsco platform. These techniques are transferable to other databases, both on the Ebsco platform and through other search engines.
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EMBASE (Ovid) Video TutorialsThese modules of 2-3 minutes each demonstrate the different search techniques and strategies for effective searching in EMBASE on the Ovid platform. Many of these techniques are transferable to other databases, both on the Ovid platform and through other search engines.
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MEDLINE (Ovid) tutorialsThese modules of 2-3 minutes each demonstrate the different search techniques and strategies for effective searching in Medline on the Ovid platform. These techniques are transferable to other databases, both on the Ovid platform and through other search engines.
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MEDLINE Guided ExerciseThis tutorial gives step by step instructions for each stage of a structured search. Use it as a "guide on the side" - follow along, or build your own!
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NLM PubMed TutorialAn in depth instruction guide on using PubMed. Produced by the National Library of Medicine.
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Scales, Tests and Measures TutorialsThese short modules are under 5 minutes each and provide tips and techniques for finding tests and scales as well as their evaluation.
Background Information
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LWW Health LibraryIncludes sections for Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Hearing, Exercise Science, Exercise Science, Pharmacy, and Medical Education. To print pages and use self-assessment tools register an account with LWW Health Library
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AccessMedicineApproximately 40 e-books, including a clinical library (Harrison's Online, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, and more), Lange Educational Library, a USMLE self-assessment tool, 50+ clinical cases, and various study materials including flashcards, notes, and multiple-choice review questions.
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Books@OVIDIncludes full text, references, updates, and graphics from several respected texts in medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. Search (or browse) one textbook, browse by subject area, or choose "search all". Color diagrams, charts, and illustrations are available as thumbnails or full graphics.
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Sage Research MethodsSAGE Research Methods Online is a web-based research methods tool created to support researchers and students as they explore relevant content across the social and behavioural sciences, covering quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods.
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ClinicalKeyClinicalKey provides access to FirstConsult, top journals, best-selling medical and surgical books, thousands of medical videos, millions of images, and much more content across 12 distinct content types.
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DynamedIncludes overviews and drug therapy recommendations for various medical conditions, drug information, and a drug interaction checker.
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Merck Manual of Diagnosis & TherapyIncludes diagnostic and therapeutic information in internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, obstetrics, gynecology, dermatology, pharmacology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, rehabilitation, and a number of special subjects. Available online.
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MedlinePlus (Consumer Health)Freely-searchable consumer health information site linking to simple overviews, dictionaries, directories, organizations and news for ~750 topics.
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PEDroPEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 23,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
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PhysiopediaThe free comprehensive online reference written by physiotherapists for physiotherapists.
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SpeechBITECurated speech pathology intervention studies to support evidence based practice
