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Literature Search Training Service

If you need to carry out either basic or more complex, robust searches, including those for systematic reviews and informing research, we can show you how to devise search strategies to locate the best evidence from the literature by using a variety of Healthcare & Management databases. We offer 1:1 training or small group sessions including via Microsoft Teams.

Databases available:

  • AMED – allied and complementary medicine including palliative care
  • British Nursing Index – nursing, midwifery and community healthcare
  • CINAHL – nursing and allied health
  • Embase – biomedical and pharmaceutical literature
  • Emcare – nursing and allied health
  • Health Business Elite - health care administration
  • HMIC – healthcare management
  • Medline – biomedical, life sciences, allied health and pre-clinical sciences literature
  • PsycInfo – psychology, behavioural sciences and related disciplines
  • Social Policy and Practice – health and social care.

To access them, sign in using your OpenAthens account. If you haven't got an OpenAthens account, register here.

How to search the literature effectively

E-learning modules from e-LfH – a step by step guide to finding information and developing the skills for successful searching.

E-learning for Health Programmes

E-learning for Health (e-lfh) is a NHS England programme in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies.

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Key online resources to support your professional and personal development.