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  Link to the Social Work Library, University of Michigan Evidence-based Practice in Aging
Introduction Key Concepts Library Databases Case Study References Review
 

Statement of Concern

Determine the problem and define the question

Select information sources

Identify key concepts and terms

Conduct the search in subject-appropriate databases

Select documents for review

Abstract relevant/pertinent information from the documents

Summarize and apply the literature review

What if the research is Category III?
Aging Case Study: What if the research is Category III?

Marci selects the database, Ovid Medline, and uses the check boxes for evidence-based review articles to see if there is a higher ranked review on this topic:

medlinelife

Medline provides access to many Cochrane Systematic Reviews, the highest ranked type of article for evidence-based practice. And yes, a Cochrane Systematic Review has been done and updated on reminiscence therapy for dementia.

Now click on the M-Get It button.

medlinereview

If you are not able to link to the fulltext of a Cochrane Systematic Review, change the database to EBM Reviews - Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and re-execute the search. The fulltext should appear in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

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Link to the Mirlyn Catalog Link to Databases Link to Search Site Link to the University Library Gateway Link to the School of Social Work Social Work Library Navigation Bar

Link to the Mirlyn Catalog

Suggestions for improving this tutorial are encouraged. Please share your suggestions with Sally Haines. Last updated 7 August 2007.

 
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