Research Guides: RHSC 501: RHSC 501

Slides for Library Webinars and Recordings

Orientation to Database Searching - Sep 23, 2021
These are the slides we will be viewing during the presentation.
For the handouts: Scroll down to the Handout box and follow the links
To join the class: See link below or under your course Announcements

The link to the Database Searching webinar recording of 23 September, 2021 is now only available in Canvas under the RHSC 501 Announcements.

NOTE: Library woorkshops will be held via Zoom. Meeting id: 664 0804 9672; Passcode: 748457

To join the classes, click on this link:
https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66408049672?pwd=UzYxUjN3dVRHdXpvSVg1TjNCMituZz09

[For more information on using Zoom see the Student Guide to Zoom]

Note: The recordings will be made available here and in Canvas a few hours after these classes:

1. "Orientation to Database Searching - Finding the Evidence"

Date: September 23rd, 2021 Time: 5.00 pm (PST)

2. "Managing Information (including Refworks)" Use the link above (or click HERE) to join the webinar on:

Date: Monday September 27th, 2021 Time: 5.00 pm (PST)

Orientation to UBC Library
New to UBC Library? These youtube videos may help you navigate your way through the system and to finding the information you need.
CINAHL Tutorials
These 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.
MEDLINE (Ovid) tutorials
These 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.
Scales, Tests and Measures Tutorials
These short modules are under 5 minutes each and provide tips and techniques for finding tests and scales as well as their evaluation.

Building a search strategy in Medline (OVID)
Step by step instructions for finding and using MeSH and keywords. Also view the tutorial at http://guides.library.ubc.ca/Ovid
Search Strategy Explained (Stroke example)
Structured search in Medline Ovid with explanatory notes
Glossary of subject searching: Ovid MEDLINE example
Truncation & WIldcard Symbols: Database Commands
PICO Evidence-Based Practice Clinical Question / Search Plan Worksheet
Use to record your search strategies.
Search Process Worksheet
Sources of Evidence
6S Pyramid with appropriate UBC Library resources for each level.
Building a search strategy in CINAHL (Ebsco)
Step by step instructions for finding and using subject headings and keywords in CINAHL in the Ebsco interface