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Use the Quality of Evidence Pyramid below to identify the types of articles and appraisals available for evidence based practice.
MCW Libraries' electronic resources are listed by the corresponding level found in the pyramid.
Pyramid
ACCESSSS - For Federated Searching of Evidence Based Resources
A federated search engine searches across all levels of evidence simultaneously. ACCESSSS was developed by McMaster University. The results of your search for evidenced based literature are linked to available MCW Libraries resources. To use ACCESSSS, create an account on the web site. Identify Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries as your “PubMed Outside Tool” and “resource portal” preference. Then login in to search ACCESSSS.
Content is critically appraised and the most relevant articles are summarized into a expert commentary, focusing on the papers key findings and implications for clinical practice.
Published by The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, takes a global approach in its presentation of research, policy and practice, education and management.
Cochrane LibraryThis link opens in a new windowCollection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making, and a seventh database that provides information about Cochrane groups. (HTA).
Ovid MEDLINEThis link opens in a new windowSearch journal citations and abstracts for biomedical literature published worldwide. Ovid, like PubMed, is a search interface to MEDLINE. Includes links to MCW Libraries' journal subscriptions.
PubMed LinkOutThis link opens in a new windowSearch MEDLINE for biomedical literature. Includes links to MCW Libraries' journal subscriptions. This is the new PubMed interface.
PubMed Clinical QueriesThis link opens in a new windowThe PubMed Clinical Queries Page is designed to filter one search by three clinical research areas: Clinical Study Categories, Systematic Reviews, and Medical Genetics
▲ Critically-Appraised Topics
Evaluate and synthesize multiple research studies.
UpToDateThis link opens in a new windowClinical information resource designed to provide health care professionals concise, practical answers needed at the point of care.
Essential Evidence PlusThis link opens in a new windowClinical decision support system includes 13,000+ topics, guidelines, tools, and images covering common conditions, diseases, and procedures clinicians encounter daily. Every recommendation includes strength-of-evidence rating. Access POEMs (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters) Research Summaries and set up email alerts by registering for a MySTAT!Ref account.
First ConsultThis link opens in a new windowFirst Consult, part of ClinicalKey, is an evidence-based, continuously updated point of care resource. Access the latest information on evaluation, diagnosis, clinical management, prognosis, and prevention.
▲ Critically-Appraised Articles
Evaluate and synthesize individual research studies.
ACP Journal ClubThis link opens in a new windowSummarizes the best new evidence for internal medicine from over 130 clinical journals. Published as a monthly feature in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Literature databases for RCTs, cohort studies, case-controlled studies, case series, etc.)
Ovid MEDLINEThis link opens in a new windowSearch journal citations and abstracts for biomedical literature published worldwide. Ovid, like PubMed, is a search interface to MEDLINE. Includes links to MCW Libraries' journal subscriptions.
PubMed LinkOutThis link opens in a new windowSearch MEDLINE for biomedical literature. Includes links to MCW Libraries' journal subscriptions. This is the new PubMed interface.
CINAHLThis link opens in a new windowCumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health database provides coverage of nursing and allied health related literature. More than 3,100 journals are indexed and full text is available for nearly 580 journals.
PubMed Clinical QueriesThis link opens in a new windowThe PubMed Clinical Queries Page is designed to filter one search by three clinical research areas: Clinical Study Categories, Systematic Reviews, and Medical Genetics
ScopusThis link opens in a new windowCitation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources with tools to track, analyze and visualize research. Covers the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities from over 5,000 international publishers.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic EditionThis link opens in a new windowProvided by BadgerLink, this database provides more than 350 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines and also features abstracts and indexing for over 830 journals.
PsycINFOThis link opens in a new windowContains citations to journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in the field of psychology and the psychological aspects of related disciplines such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, pharmacology, physiology, and social sciences. Journal coverage spans 1806-present.
BadgerLinkThis link opens in a new windowLinks to EBSCO databases of magazines, journals, newspapers, and other reference resources provided as a service of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Academic Search PremierThis link opens in a new windowMulti-disciplinary database covering every area of academic study. Contains full text for over 4,500 journals, including more than 3,800 peer-reviewed titles.
Business Source PremierThis link opens in a new windowFind full text for more than 2,200 scholarly business journals, including full text for more than 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications.
Web of ScienceThis link opens in a new windowSubscription includes Science Citation Index Expanded (1998-present). Indexes 8,500 of the world's leading scientific and technical journals across 150 disciplines. Provides Cited Reference Searching and Times Cited data.
ScienceDirectThis link opens in a new windowFind citations to articles and book chapters in the fields of physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, health sciences, social sciences and humanities. Full text available for licensed content.
NCBI Genome DatabasesThis link opens in a new windowAccess numerous sequence databases including Nucleotide, Protein, Genome, Structure, and SNP. The remaining databases are Taxonomy, Gene, UniGene, HomoloGene, Conserved Domains, and Probe. Links to the Human Genome, Map Viewer, and BLAST are on the toolbar.
Evidence in these resources may vary from expert opinion to high levels of evidence.
AccessEmergency MedicineThis link opens in a new windowFind answers for a broad spectrum of complaints encountered in the Emergency Department, ranging from neurologic and orthopedic emergencies, to poisoning and trauma. View books, procedures, videos, image library, drug database, board review resources and more.
AccessMedicineThis link opens in a new windowAccess more than 100 medical titles, thousands of images and illustrations, videos, interactive self-assessment, cases, drug information, and time-saving diagnostic and point-of-care tools.
AccessPediatricsThis link opens in a new windowContent covers the entire span of pediatric practice, from neonatology through adolescent medicine. View books, procedures, videos, image library, drug database, board review resources and more.
AccessSurgeryThis link opens in a new windowA comprehensive resource for surgery education that provides textbooks, videos, animations, a differential diagnosis tool, interactive board review, and more.
Books@OvidThis link opens in a new windowIncludes electronic versions of over 150 important and trusted reference textbooks from a variety of medical and health science disciplines.
ClinicalKeyThis link opens in a new windowFeaturing topic pages, books, journals, medical and procedural videos, millions of images, content from First Consult, and much more. Account registration required for access to book PDFs, Presentation Maker, and other features.
View more information about the Sept 1 ClinicalKey Security Upgrade and MCW's ClinicalKey subscription, including setting up an account and using images.
Colloquium Digital Library of Life SciencesThis link opens in a new windowAccess 135 monographs on biomedical and life sciences research topics from Collections One, Two, and Three. A green icon to the right of the Lecture Series title indicates that full text is available.
Ebook CentralThis link opens in a new windowGrowing multidisciplinary e-book collection from leading academic publishers. Click on the Sign In or Bookshelf tabs and use your off-campus access login credentials to access your personal Ebook Central bookshelf account and special features.
LWW Health LibraryThis link opens in a new windowAccess basic science, physical examination, epidemiology, ethics and review titles plus images, multimedia, cases, and interactive question banks. Some of the supplementary content (e.g., audio heart sounds) is Flash-based, and not compatible with Apple mobile devices.
Red Book OnlineThis link opens in a new windowProvides clinically useful information on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of over 200 childhood infectious diseases.
ScienceDirect E-BooksThis link opens in a new windowIncludes selected monographic series and individual e-books in basic and clinical sciences published by Elsevier. Use Publication Type and Subscribed & Complimentary filters to limit to MCW Libraries holdings.
Thieme Clinical CollectionThis link opens in a new windowIncludes titles from medical specialties such as internal medicine, neurosurgery, orthopedics, otolaryngology, and radiology. MCW Libraries provides access to the 2010 collection.
STAT!RefThis link opens in a new windowContains the full-text of primary care, nursing, and health science writing texts. Also includes Stedman's Medical Dictionary, Evidence Alerts, EBMcalc, Current Procedure Codes with RVUs, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and ICD Code Conversion Tools.
Platform upgrade live on 9/9/19. See here for more information.
Other Resources
Evidence in these resources may vary from expert opinion to high levels of evidence.
CardioSource Plus for Institutions and PracticesThis link opens in a new windowAs of 7/6/20, to ensure continued access you must now log into CardioSource Plus via this new Ovid product link to (re)confirm your entitlement to the institutional subscription. Log into your existing ACC.org account or click on the Create Free Account link if you don’t have an account. Includes access to the American College of Cardiology's online educational resources. Subscription sponsored by Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Cell Signalling BiologyThis link opens in a new windowFreely accessible resource for researchers, teachers and students which describes the biology of cell signalling. The emerging information on cell signalling pathways is integrated and presented within the context of specific cell types and processes. Sponsored by the Biochemical Society and Portland Press Limited.
GenomeWebThis link opens in a new windowContent includes GenomeWeb Daily News, The Daily Scan, and Genome Technology magazine.
Register with an mcw.edu email account to gain access to the content within GenomeWeb.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic EditionThis link opens in a new windowProvided by BadgerLink, this database provides more than 350 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines and also features abstracts and indexing for over 830 journals.
OMMBIDThis link opens in a new windowAccess a compendium of genetic disorders and information from the entire field of genetics. Find the latest knowledge on the molecular and metabolic underpinnings of a growing list of inherited diseases, as well as updates on pathophysiology and treatment.
PsychiatryOnline PremiumThis link opens in a new windowOnline access to DSM-5 Library and a collection of books, journals, practice guidelines, and medication and mental disorder information handouts for patients from American Psychiatric Association Publishing. Subscription includes access to Premium Books.
VisualDxThis link opens in a new windowFeatures thousands of medical images and specialist-level knowledge to help diagnose, treat, and manage visually identifiable diseases, drug reactions, and infections. Images from VisualDx may be used in presentations.
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