Database and information sources are often ranked according to level of evidence. See the Evidence Pyramid for details. The sources can be categorized as follows:
ACCESSSS is a service to help provide current best evidence for clinical decisions. It conducts searches simultaneously in several evidence-based information services (online evidence-based texts, evidence-based guidelines and pre-appraised journal publications). ACCESSSS also provides email alerts to newly published evidence in the user’s chosen area(s) of training/interest. To use ACCESSSS, create an account.
DynaMed delivers the most current and accurate, evidence-based content for practicing clinicians. DynaMed’s mission is to provide the most useful information to healthcare professionals at the point of care to improve health outcomes worldwide.
Clinical Overviews (formerly First Consult) is an evidence-based clinical information resource for healthcare professionals. Designed for use at point of care, it provides instant, user-friendly access to the latest information on evaluation, diagnosis, clinical management, prognosis, and prevention.
The EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve the reliability and value of published health research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting and wider use of robust reporting guidelines.
Bibliography of controlled trials as part of an international effort to hand search the world's journals. Includes reports published in conference proceedings and many other sources not found in PubMed.
Note: This database is no longer updated. See ECRI Guidelines.
A comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Includes full text medical textbooks, such as Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and the Lange Textbooks. Provides complete references for physicians, students, and health professionals who need immediate access to authoritative and current medical data that is updated daily.
Clinical Key delivers all of Elsevier's medical and surgical content in one resource, giving access to over 1000 books, over 500 journals, thousands of videos and millions of images. Included in this resource is access to FirstConsult, PracticeGuidelines, and drug information.
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