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Evidence Synthesis and Literature Reviews in the Health Sciences

Reviewing existing literature and synthesizing evidence is an important research method. While a full Systematic Review requires time and resources beyond the capabilities of a student, students can produce well-crafted reviews in a systematic manner.

Building the best combination of databases

Begin by selecting “Academic Search Ultimate.” This will open in a new window or tab.  Then check off the databases recommended below for each topic area.

Addiction, Mental Health

  • CINAHL Plus with Full Text
  • Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
  • PsychInfo
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Social Sciences Abstracts

Children, Adolescents

  • ERIC
  • Professional Development Collection
  • Academic Search Complete
  • CINAHL Plus with Full Text
  • Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
  • Social Sciences Abstracts

Elderly

  • Abstracts in Social Gerontology
  • CINAHL Plus with Full Text
  • Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Social Sciences Abstracts

Family Communication, interpersonal relations

  • Communication & Mass Media Complete
  • Academic Search Complete
  • CINAHL Plus with Full Text
  • Social Sciences Abstracts

Health Issues and Conditions

  • CINAHL Plus with Full Text
  • Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Social Sciences Abstracts
  • Business Source Elite
  • Hospitality & Tourism Complete 

Money, Socioeconomic Status

  • Business Source Elite
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Social Sciences Abstracts
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