Literature Searches
The Sirona Knowledge and Library Service team undertake comprehensive literature searches across several databases to provide high quality, evidence-based information for clinical and non-clinical need, CPD, training, and work-related research.
Don't forget, we can provide training, either one-to-one or in small groups, on literature searching, click here to visit the training page for more information.
If you would like to request a literature search, please fill out this online form.
Below are examples of some recently completed literature searches carried out by the Knowledge and Library Service team:
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Team/service/job role of requestor: |
Literature search focus: |
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IPC |
Is there a need for skin preparation/ cleaning prior to venepuncture? |
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Long Covid |
Physiotherapy and health inequalities – access to services |
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Family Nurse Practitioner |
Home and road safety; Choking and drowning in infants – information and guidelines |
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Specialist Services Manager |
Self-referral services for MSK physio, falls and podiatry |
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Dermatology |
Diagnosis and Management of Flexural Psoriasis and Intertrigo |
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Senior Specialist Dietician |
The benefits and risks of multivitamin supplementation in older adults at risk of malnutrition |
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Health and Safety |
Use of body worn cameras in healthcare |
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Diabetes Specialist Nurse |
The use of diabetes medications in people with liver impairments |
Please note:
We will not carry out a search where the purpose is for a course related project or assignment. We can however offer you a one-to-one training session as above to guide you through the search process.
eLearning
You can also access the NHS England Literature Searching elearning modules to help you improve or refresh your skills in searching the evidence. The seven modules in the literature searching elearning cover the following topics, you can complete just one or the whole course:
Module 1: Introduction to searching
Module 2: Where do I start searching?
Module 3: How do I develop a search strategy?
Module 4: Too many results? How to narrow your search
Module 5: Too few results? How to broaden your search
Module 6: Searching with subject headings
Module 7: Searching the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub and bibliographic databases
These two articles from the British Journal of Nursing offer help and advice in carrying out your own literature search.
The first article, How to undertake a literature search, is a step-by-step guide to the search process giving you tips for creating a search strategy, choosing which databases to search and managing your results. The second article, Enhancing your search, looks at searching other sources, evaluating the information that you find and presenting your results.
Click here to Install LibKey Nomad on your browser to have seamless access to evidence and articles.
By installing LibKey Nomad you will have easy, one click access to articles in the Library's collection whether you're searching on Pubmed or using Google.
Here to help, please contact us if you need any help or support accessing Library resources:
Sarah Mathieson, Knowledge and Library Service Lead
Claire Field, Librarian
Email: sirona.library@nhs.net
Use the link above to view and download the Knowledge and Library Service leaflet which gives more information about our services and resources.
