Databases

Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials is a database of bibliographic reports of randomized controlled trials. CENTRAL is created from many trusted sources. Most records come from bibliographic databases (mainly Pubmed and Embase). They also come from other published and unpublished sources, including  CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform.

Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) provide a readable, digestible, clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane systematic reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to inform decision making at the point of care. Each Cochrane Clinical Answer contains a clinical question, a short answer, and an opportunity to ‘drill down’ to the evidence from relevant Cochrane reviews. The evidence is displayed in a user friendly format, mixing narrative, numbers and graphics. 

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is the leading database for systematic reviews in health care. It includes Cochrane reviews (systematic reviews) and protocols for Cochrane reviews as well as editorials and supplements. 

The Cochrane Methodology Register (CMR) is a bibliography of publications which report on methods used in the conduct of controlled trials. It includes journal articles, books and conference proceedings; these articles are taken from the MEDLINE database and from hand searches. The database contains studies of methods used in reviews and more general methodological studies which could be relevant to anyone preparing systematic reviews. CMR records contain the title of the article, information on where it was published (bibliographic details), and in some cases, a summary of the article. CMR is produced by the UK Cochrane Centre, on behalf of the Cochrane Methodology Review Group.

The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Evidence-Based Practice Database provides systematic reviews that complement those found in the Cochrane Library. Published by the international not-for-profit research and development organization, it develops evidence in various formats for nursing, allied health, and medical professionals.  It also supports information for patients. 

Documents include:

• Evidence Summaries - literature reviews that summarize existing international literature on common healthcare interventions
• Evidence-Based Recommended Practices - databases of procedures that describe and/or recommend practice on various clinical topics
• Best Practice Information Sheets - series of information guideline sheets produced specifically for practicing health professionals
• Systematic Reviews - comprehensive systematic reviews of international research literature
• Consumer Information Sheets - standardized summaries for patients and other clients
• Systematic Review Protocols - developed by experts from more than 40 countries
• Technical Reports - documentation of all aspects of the development of Best Practice Information Sheets

Ovid HealthSTAR is comprised of data from the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) MEDLINE. It contains citations to the published literature on health services, technology, administration, and research. It focuses on both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of health care delivery. The following topics are included: evaluation of patient outcomes; effectiveness of procedures, programs, products, services, and processes; administration and planning of health facilities, services, and manpower; health insurance; health policy; health services research; health economics and financial management; laws and regulation; personnel administration; quality assurance; licensure; and accreditation.

MEDLINE is the National Library of Medicine's premier database that contains bibliographic citations and author abstracts from more than 5,200 biomedical journals published in the United States and abroad.  Medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, and pre-clinical sciences are some of the main concentrations of sources contained within MEDLINE.

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.

The PubMed database contains more than 32 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. It does not include full text journal articles; however, links to the full text are often present when available from other sources, such as the publisher's website or PubMed Central (PMC).

Available to the public online since 1996, PubMed was developed and is maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical resource. It includes a collection of medical and patient information, access to Lexi-Drug monographs and drug-to-drug interactions, and medical calculators. UpToDate is written by over 7,100 physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers. 

A clinical reference tool for health care professionals. Provides clinically organized modules for over 200 conditions (common medical diagnoses, surgical procedures, admission types- i.e. critical care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, etc., and human response problems). Zynx Evidence is the only database currently integrated into the Plans of Care in the Epic EHR.

*Note: Access is only available on-site, remotely via Citrix Access Gateway, or within the EPIC environment. Not compatible with OpenAthens. 

Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials is a database of bibliographic reports of randomized controlled trials. CENTRAL is created from many trusted sources. Most records come from bibliographic databases (mainly Pubmed and Embase). They also come from other published and unpublished sources, including  CINAHL, ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform.

Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) provide a readable, digestible, clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane systematic reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to inform decision making at the point of care. Each Cochrane Clinical Answer contains a clinical question, a short answer, and an opportunity to ‘drill down’ to the evidence from relevant Cochrane reviews. The evidence is displayed in a user friendly format, mixing narrative, numbers and graphics. 

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is the leading database for systematic reviews in health care. It includes Cochrane reviews (systematic reviews) and protocols for Cochrane reviews as well as editorials and supplements. 

The Cochrane Methodology Register (CMR) is a bibliography of publications which report on methods used in the conduct of controlled trials. It includes journal articles, books and conference proceedings; these articles are taken from the MEDLINE database and from hand searches. The database contains studies of methods used in reviews and more general methodological studies which could be relevant to anyone preparing systematic reviews. CMR records contain the title of the article, information on where it was published (bibliographic details), and in some cases, a summary of the article. CMR is produced by the UK Cochrane Centre, on behalf of the Cochrane Methodology Review Group.

Ovid HealthSTAR is comprised of data from the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) MEDLINE. It contains citations to the published literature on health services, technology, administration, and research. It focuses on both the clinical and non-clinical aspects of health care delivery. The following topics are included: evaluation of patient outcomes; effectiveness of procedures, programs, products, services, and processes; administration and planning of health facilities, services, and manpower; health insurance; health policy; health services research; health economics and financial management; laws and regulation; personnel administration; quality assurance; licensure; and accreditation.

MEDLINE is the National Library of Medicine's premier database that contains bibliographic citations and author abstracts from more than 5,200 biomedical journals published in the United States and abroad.  Medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, allied health, and pre-clinical sciences are some of the main concentrations of sources contained within MEDLINE.

PubMed is a free resource supporting the search and retrieval of biomedical and life sciences literature with the aim of improving health–both globally and personally.

The PubMed database contains more than 32 million citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. It does not include full text journal articles; however, links to the full text are often present when available from other sources, such as the publisher's website or PubMed Central (PMC).

Available to the public online since 1996, PubMed was developed and is maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical resource. It includes a collection of medical and patient information, access to Lexi-Drug monographs and drug-to-drug interactions, and medical calculators. UpToDate is written by over 7,100 physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers. 

A clinical reference tool for health care professionals. Provides clinically organized modules for over 200 conditions (common medical diagnoses, surgical procedures, admission types- i.e. critical care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, etc., and human response problems). Zynx Evidence is the only database currently integrated into the Plans of Care in the Epic EHR.

*Note: Access is only available on-site, remotely via Citrix Access Gateway, or within the EPIC environment. Not compatible with OpenAthens. 

UpToDate is an evidence-based clinical resource. It includes a collection of medical and patient information, access to Lexi-Drug monographs and drug-to-drug interactions, and medical calculators. UpToDate is written by over 7,100 physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers. 

The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Evidence-Based Practice Database provides systematic reviews that complement those found in the Cochrane Library. Published by the international not-for-profit research and development organization, it develops evidence in various formats for nursing, allied health, and medical professionals.  It also supports information for patients. 

Documents include:

• Evidence Summaries - literature reviews that summarize existing international literature on common healthcare interventions
• Evidence-Based Recommended Practices - databases of procedures that describe and/or recommend practice on various clinical topics
• Best Practice Information Sheets - series of information guideline sheets produced specifically for practicing health professionals
• Systematic Reviews - comprehensive systematic reviews of international research literature
• Consumer Information Sheets - standardized summaries for patients and other clients
• Systematic Review Protocols - developed by experts from more than 40 countries
• Technical Reports - documentation of all aspects of the development of Best Practice Information Sheets