Session 2

Scientific evidence and Internet handout

Create MyEbsco Host account, set preferences

Getting items not in the library -- Interlibrary loan (Iliad)
    Everyone should request one article via Iliad--plan for 2-3 days to get

Saving results of PubMed search, sending results to yourself (need for final binder)

Google Advanced searches

Create a Google Alert with your name

Cochrane collaborative

Finding, open access high quality scholarly journals
      What is a scholarly publication?
      What makes someone an expert?
      Why is it necessary to disclose conflicts of interest?

PICO searches: PubMed-- complete one, subject of your choice

• PICO search interface in PubMed
  
  • Example 1
    Patient/medical condition: African American breast cancer
    Intervention: Radiation
    Compare to: Surgery
    Outcome: Survival
  • Example 2
    

    Patient/medical condition:Ventilator Acquired pneumonia
    Intervention:oral care
    Compare to: antibiotics
    Outcome:Survival