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Unit 5: Database searching in health and life sciences

The main databases used in systematic reviewing are:

Database Theasaurus used Duplicates?
CINAHL CINAHL headings automatically removed
Medline MeSH automatically removed
Proquest Central Proquest automatically removed
PsycInfo (in Proquest) PSycINFO automatically removed
EMBASE (on Knowledge Network: NHS e-library) EMtree no information
MIDIRS MIDIRS subject headings not automatically removed, use
..dedup (search number)
Planex (good for Social Work) Idox not removed
Web of Knowledge KeyWords Plus not removed

If you are following a set search protocol, it may specify which databases you should search. There are many more databases available, you can consult our a-z listing or the subject guide for your area. If you are still unsure, consult your librarian.

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