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Finding Evidence

Finding Evidence

EBP venn diagramEvidence based practice (EBP) relies on best available evidence being incorporated with the the clinician's expertise and each individual patient's values and preferences into the clinical setting. 

This subject guide is about finding the best available evidence by searching the literature. 

Image from Innes, N., Schwendicke, F. & Lamont, T. How do we create, and improve, the evidence base?. Br Dent J 220, 651–655 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2016.451 

Books

Doing a literature review in health and social care : a practical guide
How to read a paper (2019)
Systematic approaches to a successful literature review(2022)
Doing a literature review in nursing, health and social care(2021)
Conducting research literature reviews(2020)
Doing a Literature Review (2018)
A post-graduate's guide to doing a literature review in health and social care (2016)

Search & Research Support Services

There are a range of options for assistance for NSLHD employees, including database training, to one-on-one consultations with a librarian at the start of a research project, to requesting a literature search or an article from us. If you would like to request something not listed on this page, contact us. Go to Springboard>Request a Service for:

  • Priority Search 
  • Literature Search
  • Systematic Review Service
  • Training or research consultation
  • Room Bookings (General Assistance form)
  • Article Request
  • Books Request
  • Australian Standards Request
  • Endnote personal license installation

Check the Research Support Service Matrix to see which library services might be available to support your project.