The PubMed & MeSH self-paced, asynchronous module will introduce the concepts of research within the Evidence-Based framework. This tutorial will include: how to translate a clinical/research question into an advanced search strategy in the PubMed database. This tutorial will also introduce PubMed, a database of biomedical literature, and MeSH, the controlled vocabulary used for indexing articles for PubMed. PubMed advanced search strategies with MeSH and PICO terms will also be demonstrated.
Goal: Participants will demonstrate a basic understanding of how to search for evidence within the PubMed database.
No prior research experience is required to attend. It is recommended that participants complete the modules in the order listed to build their skills incrementally.
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Participants in the PubMed & MeSH: Search for Evidence Module will:
Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the use of MeSH to search for evidence within the PubMed database through a practice search.
