Module 8 - How to Research Medical Cases Flashcards
Purpose of a Literature Search
To obtain factual or established information.
Cochrane Reviews
Collection of databases of systematic reviews and meta-analyses which summarize and interpret the results of medical research, etc.
Research Timeframe for SOC Issues
The year the incident occurred as well as two years before and one year after.
Research Timeframe for Causation Issues
Search the most current information.
Which of the following should be requested when researching a medical-related case through a database?
a. All articles for the past 20 years related to the topic.
b. Animal and human studies.
c. Any possible synonyms or related terms describing the topic.
d. A list of other databases.
c.
Which of the following is the BEST criterion for choosing a database vendor?
a. Least expensive.
b. Profile best meets the needs of the research.
c. Only has one or two databases.
d. Local offices.
b.
The MOST cost-effective way to conduct an online database search is to:
a. Organize the search strategy while online.
b. Organize the search strategy before conducting the search.
c. Use the online controlled vocabulary terms.
d. Have the vendor organize the search strategy.
b.
In medical research, the MOST effective way to get a response the matches the topic being searched is to type in a(n):
a. Synonym for the topic.
b. Adjective
c. Adjective-noun combination.
d. Simple sentence describing the topic.
c.
Which of the following methods is the LEAST effective online search strategy for locating TEs?
a. Subject search.
b. Author search.
c. Author citation.
d. Institutional field.
d.
