Find the Evidence - a guide to literature searching
Why do I need the latest evidence?
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is fundamental for delivering high-quality healthcare within the NHS. It allows clinicians and healthcare professionals to make informed decisions based on the latest research and evidence.
EBP involves integrating the latest scientific findings with clinical expertise and patient preferences, which leads to improved patient outcomes, consistent care, and efficient resource utilization.
How can the Knowledge and Library Service Help You?
Our Trust's Knowledge and Library Service is at the forefront of supporting EBP by providing access to a vast range of up-to-date literature and research resources, along with tailored information skills training.
Our library services are geared towards helping healthcare professionals navigate the extensive and constantly evolving field of medical research. This ensures you can confidently locate, evaluate, and apply the most relevant evidence in your practice, study or research.
With support in literature searching and information skills training, we enable you to stay updated with the latest advancements, thereby enhancing the quality and effectiveness of patient care.
For students, acquiring these essential skills during your educational phase will better prepare you to navigate the complex healthcare landscape and contribute to improving patient outcomes.
- Literature (evidence) Searching
- Literature (evidence) search training
- Information Skills Training
Request an literature search - Northern
Do you need information to support clinical practice or your research project? Looking for evidence to update a policy or guidelines? Do you require articles for your teaching session? We can help by carrying out a evidence search on your behalf.
Please note that if you need to do a literature search for an educational course (e.g. Masters) we can’t do the search for you, but we can give you advice on searching techniques and which resources to use.
If you would like us to undertake a evidence search for you, please fill out our online request form here or email rduh.library-northern@nhs.net
Request a Literature Search - Eastern
Do you need help finding high quality, top-level evidence?
We are here to help. Please note that if you need to do a literature search for an educational course (e.g. Masters) we can’t do the search for you, but we can give you advice on searching techniques and which resources to use.