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NURS 6110: DNP Project Development Seminar I
Database Search Strategies
Identifying Keywords and Database Search Terms
The PICO model helps to frame your question clearly AND helps you identify keywords and database search terms. Review the example below:
In adults with chronic migraine pain, will meditation or relaxation exercises manage pain better than major over-the-counter pain relievers?
Additional Handouts, Articles, and Tutorials
- PICO Search Strategy GridUse this template to map out your search strategy.
- Boolean Searching Basics (5 min tutorial)This tutorial explains how boolean searching works in library databases and catalogs. Includes examples and resources.
- Using CINAHL and MESH Headings (3 min tutorial)This tutorial from EBSCO demonstrates searching using the CINAHL Headings feature. The process demonstrated is identical to searching MeSH headings in MEDLINE as well
- CINAHL Help Tutorial SeriesExcellent collection of tutorials on searching CINAHL create by Yale University's Medical Library.