For Nurses: Conducting an Advanced Literature Search

The latest issue of AORN Journal includes a really great article for nurses on advanced literature searching in PubMed. The author details the advantages of using PubMed’s advanced search features such as Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), search fields, and limits. The article also includes techniques for building an effective search by combining terms with AND, OR, & NOT.

Effectively conducting an advanced literature search.
Brusco JM.

AORN J. 2010 Sep;92(3):264-71.

Access to this article is available online or by request to all St. Joseph Hospital and CHOC employees through the Burlew Library Website.

Improving literature search skills is a good strategy for all nurses, but the process can be daunting. Staff at the Burlew Medical Library are available to help – whether you need training or prefer we provide you with a professional mediated literature search. St. Joseph Hospital and CHOC employees can contact us through the Burlew Library Website for more information.

Blog Leadership change: Introducing Danielle Linden, new Library Manager

I would like to share that it has been a tremendous privilege and joy for me to have been involved in beginning the world's first blog devoted to nursing research and evidenced based nursing some 3+ years ago.
An enormous thank you to our entire blog team for their dedication to the continued improvement in the quality of our blog is in order. Nursing Research: Show me the Evidence! is truly a team effort . I will miss our entire team and wish everyone in the wider world of nursing research the best of everything. I will be retiring on August 6 after 31 years in my position as Library Manager of Burlew Medical Library, St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California. My husband and I will be pursuing our twin loves of travel and all things "ballroom dancing". We, of course, also relish the thought of spending more time with our families, our garden, our cameras and our BOOKS!! We will also serve as volunteer couriers for the National Bone Marrow Association and I hope to involve myself in literacy training.

Please allow me to introduce Danielle Linden, MLS, AHIP as both our new Library Manager and the new administrator for our nursing research blog. Danielle received her BA in Anthropology from UCLA and her Master of Library and Information Science Degree from San Jose State University. Professionally certified by the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) at the senior member level, Danielle has been actively involved in both the Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona as well as the Medical Library Association. Danielle’s experience includes working as a medical librarian in both academic and hospital environments. She is an experienced searcher and instructor in a wide variety of databases. She has a special interest in library services and resources for nurses and notably has presented a poster entitled “Incorporating Library Resources into an Undergraduate Nursing Program Wiki.” Danielle runs marathons for fun and has an outgoing, engaging personality.

Julie's picks from the literature May 2010

Here are my picks from the nursing literature for May dealing with nursing research articles or articles about nursing research/EBN. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital or Children's Hospital of Orange County may be able to access some of the full text articles through the library website

1. Nursing students' and clinical instructors' perceptions on the
    implementation of a best practice guideline.(includes abstract);
    Ritchie L; Evans MK; Matthews J;  Journal of Nursing Education, 2010
    Apr; 49 (4): 223-7 (journal article - research) ISSN: 0148-4834 PMID:
    20055324 CINAHL AN: 2010617920

2. Partnering with your library to strengthen nursing research.(includes
    abstract); Hallyburton A; St John B;  Journal of Nursing Education,
    2010 Mar; 49 (3): 164-7 (journal article - research) ISSN: 0148-4834
    PMID: 19954132 CINAHL AN: 2010602293
3. Integration of spirituality in nursing practice: a literature
    review.(includes abstract); Tiew LH; Creedy DK;  Singapore Nursing
    Journal, 2010 Jan-Mar; 37 (1): 15-20, 22 (journal article - research,
    systematic review) ISSN: 0218-0995 CINAHL AN: 2010621331
4. Evidence-based nursing. 6 steps for transforming organizational EBP
    culture.Ogiehor-Enoma G; Taqueban L; Anosike A;  Nursing Management,
    2010 May; 41 (5): 14-7 (journal article) ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID: 20418746
    CINAHL AN: 2010647956
5. Rapid response team - a proactive strategy in managing
    haemodynamically unstable adult patients in the acute care hospitals
    [corrected] [published erratum appears in SINGAPORE NURS J 2010
    Jan-Mar;37(1):4].Choo CL; Heng D; Ching AC; Kang J; Wentao Z; 
    Singapore Nursing Journal, 2009 Oct-Dec; 36 (4): 17-22, 24-8 (journal
    article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0218-0995 CINAHL AN: 2010489902
6. Information literacy for evidence-based practice in perianesthesia
    nurses: readiness for evidence-based practice.Ross J;  Journal of
    PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2010 Apr; 25 (2): 64-70 (journal article -
    research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1089-9472 PMID: 20359640 CINAHL AN:
    2010635535
7. A meta-study of the essentials of quality nursing
    documentation.(includes abstract); Jefferies D; Johnson M; Griffiths R;
     International Journal of NursingPractice, 2010 Apr; 16 (2): 112-24
    (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN:
    1322-7114 PMID: 20487056 CINAHL AN: 2010605897
8. Perceived facilitators and inhibitors for the use of personal
    digital assistants by nurses: a systematic review.Gyi AA;  Journal of
    Advanced Nursing, 2010 May; 66 (5): 964-6 (journal article - abstract)
    ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 20423356 CINAHL AN: 2010647106
9. Rounding for outcomes: an evidence-based tool to improve nurse
    retention, patient safety, and quality of care.Baker SJ; McGowan N; 
    JEN: Journal of Emergency Nursing, 2010 Mar; 36 (2): 162-4 (journal
    article - pictorial) ISSN: 0099-1767 PMID: 20211412 CINAHL AN:
    2010621739
10. Team-based care interventions involving nurses and primary care or
    community pharmacists improve hypertension control.Khan EU; 
    Evidence-Based Nursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 47-8 (journal article) ISSN:
    1367-6539 PMID: 20436147 CINAHL AN: 2010668595
11. Nurse-led postpartum discharge education programme including
    information on postnatal depression reduces risk of high depression
    scores at 3-month follow-up.Morrell CJ;  Evidence-Based Nursing, 2010
    Apr; 13 (2): 48-9 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436148
    CINAHL AN: 2010668596

12. Evidence-based practice improvement: merging 2 paradigms.(includes
    abstract); Levin RF; Keefer JM; Marren J; Vetter M; Lauder B;
    Sobolewski S;  Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2010 Apr-Jun; 25 (2):
    117-26 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 1057-3631 PMID: 19680149
    CINAHL AN: 2010617873
13. Accreditation and certification for evidence-based design.(includes
    abstract); Stichler JF;  Journal of Nursing Administration, 2010 Apr;
    40 (4): 158-61 (journal article) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 20305460 CINAHL
    AN: 2010629098
14. Knowledge translation: summarizing and synthesizing the evidence for
    WOC best practices.Kelechi TJ; Naccarato MK;  Journal of Wound, Ostomy
    & Continence Nursing, 2010 Mar-Apr; 37 (2): 132-6 (journal article -
    tables/charts) ISSN: 1071-5754 PMID: 20228652 CINAHL AN: 2010604492
15.     Discover a better way to care: exploring uncharted territory,
    researchers are blazing a path to better nursing practice.Brown G; 
    Johns Hopkins Nursing, 2010 Spring; 8 (1): 28-33 (journal article -
    pictorial) CINAHL AN: 2010631192
16. Telephone behavioural intervention delivered by nurses combined with
    home blood pressure monitoring improves long-term hypertensive
    management compared with usual care.Hill MN;  Evidence-BasedNursing,
    2010 Apr; 13 (2): 46 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436146
    CINAHL AN: 2010668594
17. How professional nurses working in hospital environments experience
    moral distress: a systematic review.McArthur A;  Journal of Advanced
    Nursing, 2010 May; 66 (5): 962-3 (journal article - abstract) ISSN:
    0309-2402 PMID: 20423356 CINAHL AN: 2010620396

18. The journey to Magnet®: establishing a research
    infrastructure.(includes abstract); Steele-Moses SK;  Clinical Journal
    of Oncology Nursing, 2010 Apr; 14 (2): 237-9

19. Preoperative skin cleansing with chlorhexidine-alcohol reduces
    surgical site infection after clean-contaminated surgery compared with
    povidone-iodine.Mimoz O;  Evidence-Based Nursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2):
    36-7 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436136 CINAHL AN:
    2010668584
20. Nicotine patch plus lozenge gives greatest increases in abstinence
    from smoking at 6 months compared with placebo; smaller effects seen
    with nicotine patch alone, bupropion or nicotine lozenges alone or
    combined.Buchanan L;  Evidence-Based Nursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 50-1
    (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436150 CINAHL AN: 2010668598
21. Cohort study finds nine times increased overdose risk (fatal plus
    non-fatal) in patients receiving 100 mg/day for 90 days compared with
    1-20 mg/day opioids for chronic non-cancer pain, but wide CI and
    possibility of unmeasured confounders.Hochman JS; Pergolizzi J; 
    Evidence-Based Nursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 55-6 (journal article) ISSN:
    1367-6539 PMID: 20436154 CINAHL AN: 2010668602
22. Telephone-delivered collaborative care for post-CABG depression is
    more effective than usual care for improving quality of life related to
    mental health.Gallagher R;  Evidence-BasedNursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 37
    (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436137 CINAHL AN: 2010668585
23. Systematic review finds no difference in effect between home and
    centre-based cardiac rehabilitation on mortality, morbidity and
    modifiable risk factors in patients with CHD.Parry M; 
    Evidence-BasedNursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 38 (journal article) ISSN:
    1367-6539 PMID: 20436138 CINAHL AN: 2010668586
24. Ginger reduces severity of nausea in early pregnancy compared with
    vitamin B6, and the two treatments are similarly effective for reducing
    number of vomiting episodes.Smith C;  Evidence-BasedNursing, 2010 Apr;
    13 (2): 40 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 20436140 CINAHL AN:
    2010668588
25. Hand hygiene and facemask use within 36 hours of index patient
    symptom onset reduces flu transmission to household contacts.Gould D; 
    Evidence-BasedNursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 44 (journal article) ISSN:
    1367-6539 PMID: 20436144 CINAHL AN: 2010668592
26. Low specificity and high false-positive rates limit the usefulness
    of the STRATIFY tool and clinical judgement in predicting falls in
    older patients in an acute hospital setting.Healey F; 
    Evidence-BasedNursing, 2010 Apr; 13 (2): 54 (journal article) ISSN:
    1367-6539 PMID: 20436153 CINAHL AN: 2010668601
27. Where to find help when you need it: EIDM resources.Dobbins M; 
    Reflections on Nursing Leadership, 2010 1st Quarter; 36 (1). (2p)
    (journal article) ISSN: 1527-6538 CINAHL AN: 2010641747

Julie's picks from the literature: April 2010

Check out these new articles either on the topic of evidence based nursing or key nursing research articles. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange or Children's Hospital of Orange County may be able to access some of the full text through the medical library's website .

1. Evidence-based nursing. Stop "knowledge creep".Pape T; Richards B; Nursing Management, 2010 Feb; 41 (2): 8-11 (journal article -

 tables/charts) ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID: 20142671 CINAHL AN: 2010582834

2. Evidence-based guideline: wandering [corrected] [published erratum

    appears in J GERONTOL NURS 2010 Mar;36(3):1p].Futrell M; Melillo KD;

    Remington R; Schoenfelder DP;  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2010

    Feb; 36 (2): 6-16 (journal article - glossary, questionnaire/scale)

    ISSN: 0098-9134 PMID: 20151627 CINAHL AN: 2010552782

3. Utilizing a mock trial to demonstrate evidence-based nursing

    practice: a staff development process.(includes abstract); Staffileno

    BA; McKinney C;  Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 2010 Mar-Apr;

    26 (2): 73-6 (journal article) ISSN: 1098-7886 PMID: 20354408 CINAHL

    AN: 2010620225

4. A unique collaborative nursing evidence-based practice initiative

    using the Iowa model: a clinical nurse specialist, a health science

    librarian, and a staff nurse's success story.(includes abstract); Krom

    ZR; Batten J; Bautista C;  Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for

    Advanced NursingPractice, 2010 Mar-Apr; 24 (2): 54-9 (journal article -

    tables/charts) ISSN: 0887-6274 PMID: 20168139 CINAHL AN: 2010583113

5. Use of research by nurses during their first two years after

    graduating.(includes abstract); Forsman H; Rudman A; Gustavsson P;

    Ehrenberg A; Wallin L;  Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010 Apr; 66 (4):

    878-90 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402

    PMID: 20423375 CINAHL AN: 2010587577

6. The role of the clinical nurse specialist in facilitating

    evidence-based practice within a university setting.(includes

    abstract); Tuite PK; George EL;  Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 2010

    Apr-Jun; 33 (2): 117-25 (journal article - algorithm, tables/charts)

    ISSN: 0887-9303 PMID: 20234200 CINAHL AN: 2010612060

7. Nursing handoffs: a systematic review of the literature:

    surprisingly little is known about what constitutes best

    practice.(includes abstract); Riesenberg LA; Leitzsch J; Cunningham JM;

     American Journal of Nursing, 2010 Apr; 110 (4): 24-36 (journal article

    - CEU, exam questions, research, systematic review, tables/charts)

    ISSN: 0002-936X PMID: 20335686 CINAHL AN: 2010612001

8. NNN language and evidence-based practice guidelines for acute

    cardiac care: retaining the essence of nursing.(includes abstract); Van

    Horn ER; Kautz DD;  Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 2010 Mar-Apr;

    29 (2): 69-72 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0730-4625 PMID:

    20160543 CINAHL AN: 2010598180

9. What makes a phenomenological study phenomenological? An analysis of

    peer-reviewed empirical nursing studies.Norlyk A; Harder I; 

    Qualitative Health Research, 2010 Mar; 20 (3): 420-31 (journal article

    - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1049-7323 PMID: 20068190 CINAHL AN:

    2010568773

10. Othering: difference understood??: A 10-year analysis and critique

    of the nursing literature.(includes abstract); Canales MK;  Advances in

    Nursing Science, 2010 Jan-Mar; 33 (1): 15-34 (journal article -

    research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0161-9268 PMID:

    20010068 CINAHL AN: 2010598159

11. Documenting an EBP project: guidelines for what to include and

    why.(includes abstract); Worral PS; Levin RF; Arsenault DC;  Journal of

    the New York State Nurses Association, 2009 Fall-2010 Winter; 40 (2):

    12-9 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0028-7644 PMID: 20415269

    CINAHL AN: 2010608331

12. Putting evidence-based practice into your practice: a CE activity.

    Journal of the New York State Nurses Association, 2009 Fall-2010

    Winter; 40 (2): 28-31 (journal article - CEU, exam questions) ISSN:

    0028-7644 CINAHL AN: 2010608360

13. How much time do you spend reviewing research per week?Mourfield NM;

    Medcalfe S;  Nursing Management, 2009 Dec; 40 (12): 13-4, 16, 18

    (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID:

    19966545 CINAHL AN: 2010589640

14. Inspiring change. Using PICO and the brief report to answer clinical

    questions.Elkins MY;  Nursing, 2010 Apr; 40 (4): 59-60 (journal

    article) ISSN: 0360-4039 PMID: 20234276 CINAHL AN: 2010612406

Julie's picks from the Feb 2010 literature

Here are my picks from the recent literature on Nursing research and evidence based nursing. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange or CHOC may be able to access some of the full text via the library website.  Staff may also request that Burlew Medical Library provide them with the full text.

1. Nursing pedagogy and the intergenerational discourse.(includesabstract); Earle V; Myrick F; Journal of Nursing Education, 2009 Nov; 48 (11): 624-30 (journal article) ISSN: 0148-4834 CINAHL AN: 2010467042

2. Smoking cessation interventions in cancer care: opportunities for oncology nurses and nurse scientists.(includes abstract); Cooley ME; Lundin R; Murray L; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27:
243-72 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521100

3. Theories used in nursing research on smoking cessation.(includes abstract); O'Connell KA; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27: 33-62 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts)
ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521092

4. Nurses' use of qualitative research approaches to investigate tobacco use and control.(includes abstract); Schultz ASH; Bottorff JL; McKeown SB; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27: 115-44
(journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521095

5. Nursing interventions in tobacco-dependent patients with cardiovascular diseases.(includes abstract); Shishani K; Sohn M; Okada A; Froelicher ES; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27: 221-42
(journal article) ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521099

6. A review of research by nurses regarding tobacco dependence and mental health.(includes abstract); Sharp DL; Blaakman SW; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27: 297-318 (journal article -
research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521102

7. Nursing research in tobacco use and special populations.(includes abstract); Browning KK; Baker CJ; McNally GA; Wewers ME; Annual Review of Nursing Research, 2009; 27: 319-42 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0739-6686 CINAHL AN: 2010521103

8. Simulation-based learning in nurse education: systematic review.(includes abstract); Cant RP; Cooper SJ; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2010 Jan; 66 (1): 3-15 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010503799

9. Cultivating quality. Implementing surgical smoke evacuation in the operating room: a nurse-led initiative changes policy to provide health care workers and patients more protection.(includes abstract); Waddell
AWG; American Journal of Nursing, 2010 Jan; 110 (1): 54-8 (journal article - pictorial, review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-936X PMID: 20032670 CINAHL AN: 2010518193

10. Use of three evidence-based postoperative pain assessment practices by registered nurses.(includes abstract); Carlson CL; Pain Management Nursing, 2009 Dec; 10 (4): 174-87 (journal article - research,
tables/charts) ISSN: 1524-9042 PMID: 19944373 CINAHL AN: 2010508818

11. Music as a nursing intervention for postoperative pain: a systematic review.Engwall M; Duppils GS; Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2009 Dec; 24 (6): 370-83 (journal article - research, systematic review,
tables/charts) ISSN: 1089-9472 PMID: 19962104 CINAHL AN: 2010513653

12. A literature review: factors that impact on nurses' effective use of the Medical Emergency Team (MET).(includes abstract); Jones L; King L; Wilson C; Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2009 Dec; 18 (24): 3379-90
(journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts, teaching materials) ISSN: 0962-1067 CINAHL AN: 2010472833

13. A collaborative protocol on oxytocin administration: bringing nurses, midwives and physicians together.Mandel D; Pirko C; Grant K; Kauffman T; Williams L; Schneider J; Nursing for Women's Health, 2009 Dec-2010 Jan; 13 (6): 480-5 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN:
1751-4851 PMID: 20017777 CINAHL AN: 2010499698

14. Is nurse-managed blood glucose control in critical care as safe and effective as the traditional sliding scale method?(includes abstract); Adams G; Hunter J; Langley J; Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 2009
Dec; 25 (6): 294-305 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0964-3397 PMID: 19850481 CINAHL AN: 2010516840

15. Development and implementation of an oral care protocol for patients with cancer.(includes abstract); Sieracki RL; Voelz LM; Johannik TM; Kopaczewski DM; Hubert K; Steele-Moses SK; Clinical Journal of
Oncology Nursing, 2009 Dec; 13 (6): 718-22 (journal article - pictorial) ISSN: 1092-1095 PMID: 19948471 CINAHL AN: 2010497856

16. The effect on infected wound of topical silver and silver dressing: a view of evidence-based nursing PC6-37.Shiao C; Liu H; World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Journal, 2009 Oct-Dec; 29 (4): 29-30
(journal article - abstract, research, systematic review) ISSN: 0819-4610 CINAHL AN: 2010543560

17. Collaborating across services to advance evidence-based nursing practice.(includes abstract); Kenny DJ; Richard ML; Ceniceros X; Blaize K; Nursing Research, 2010 Jan-Feb; 59 (1): Supplement: S11-21 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0029-6562 PMID: 20010273 CINAHL AN:
2010518133

18. Design and validation of an instrument to measure nursing research culture: the Nursing Research Questionnaire (NRQ).(includes abstract); Corchon S; Watson R; Arantzamendi M; Saracíbar M; Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2010 Jan; 19 (1-2): 217-26 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0962-1067 CINAHL AN: 2010510245

19. The role of the CNS in achieving and maintaining Magnet® status.(includes abstract); Walker JA; Urden LD; Moody R; Journal of Nursing Administration, 2009 Dec; 39 (12): 515-23 (journal article -
research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 19955965 CINAHL AN: 2010503484

20. Registered nurses' application of evidence-based practice: a national survey.(includes abstract); Boström A; Ehrenberg A; Gustavsson JP; Wallin L; Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 2009 Dec; 15
(6): 1159-63 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1356-1294 CINAHL AN: 2010522845

21. Seeing through the clouds in evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); Russell-Babin K; Nursing Management, 2009 Nov; 40 (11): 26-33 (journal article - CEU, exam questions, pictorial, tables/charts)
ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID: 19901753 CINAHL AN: 2010497587

22. Evidence-based practice: step by step. The seven steps of evidence-based practice: following this progressive, sequential approach will lead to improved health care and patient outcomes.(includes abstract); Melnyk BM; Fineout-Overholt E; Stillwell SB; Williamson KM; American Journal of Nursing, 2010 Jan; 110 (1): 51-3 (journal article) ISSN: 0002-936X PMID: 20032669 CINAHL AN: 2010518192

23. Creating quality evidence summaries on a clinician's schedule.McGee S; Clark E; Journal of Nursing Administration, 2010 Jan; 40 (1): 7-9 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 20010371 CINAHL AN: 2010519062

Cochrane News for 2010: podcasts, journal clubs and more!!

The Cochrane Library Issue 1, 2010 – Now Published


January, 2010 Cochrane Reviews cover a diverse range of subjects  and includes 98 new reviews and 139 updated reviews. Many studies are of special interest to nurses-- one in particular is Restricting oral fluid and food intake during labor

To highlight just a few other new studies, see:


Cervical Cancer: Combined Drug and Radiotherapy Improves Survival

NSAIDs May Be More Effective Than Paracetamol For Period Pain

Vitamin D Supplementation Can Reduce Falls In Nursing Care Facilities

Hypertension: Beta-Blockers Effective In Combination Therapies

Parkinson’s: Treadmill Training Improves Movement

HIV: Positive Lessons From Home-Based Care

Did you know that you can also listen to Cochrane podcasts?  Also consider joining the Cochrane journal club.   To access the full text of any Cochrane review, SJO/CHOC staff should access Cochrane on EBSCO through Burlew Medical Library's website.

Find it Fast!! Video Tutorial series from Yale University on EBM

Find it Fast! is a series of 10 video tutorials which highlights a variety of resources used in Evidence Based Medicine including The Cochrane Library, Clinical Evidence, Clinical Queries in Medline and more. In addititon, these video tutorials also cover  issues such as "how to ask a clinical question" using the PICO framework. This video series is easy to understand and lends a valuable perspective on the basics of EBM. While specifically oriented to Medicine, much of the information applies equally well to Evidence Based Nursing. Thank you Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale!!

Julie's picks for January from the nursing lit

Here's one New Years resolution you can easily keep!! Catch our monthly picks from the EBN nursing literature! Staff at St. Joseph Hospital , Orange or Children's Hospital of Orange County may be able to access many of these articles through Burlew Medical Library's website or ask library staff to obtain the full text for them.

1. Thrombolysis administration by nurses: an evolving UK evidence

base?(includes abstract); Sloman M; Williamson GR; International Emergency Nursing, 2009 Oct; 17 (4): 193-202 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1755-599X PMID: 19782332 CINAHL AN: 2010453128

2. Exploring perceptions of a learning organization by RNs and relationship to EBP beliefs and implementation in the acute care setting.(includes abstract); Estrada N; Worldviews on
Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 4th Quarter; 6 (4): 200-9 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010504911

3. The latest evidence on the effectiveness of behavioral counseling interventions with adults.Melnyk BM; Worldviews on Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 4th Quarter; 6 (4): 250-4 (journal article)
ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010504917

4. Factor V Leiden: impact on infusion nursing practice.(includes abstract); Weinstein SM; Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2009 Jul-Aug; 32 (4): 219-23 (journal article) ISSN: 1533-1458 PMID: 19606001 CINAHL AN: 2010352064

5. Sleep in adolescence: a review of issues for nursing practice.(includes abstract); Vallido T; Peters K; Brien L; Jackson D; Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2009 Jul; 18 (13): 1819-26 (journal article - research, systematic review) ISSN: 0962-1067 PMID: 19638045 CINAHL AN: 2010314625

6. Nursing resources and patient outcomes in intensive care: a systematic review of the literature.(includes abstract); West E; Mays N; Rafferty AM; Rowan K; Sanderson C; International Journal of Nursing
Studies, 2009 Jul; 46 (7): 993-1011 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 020-7489 PMID: 17964577 CINAHL AN: 2010351654

7. Evaluating central venous catheter care in a pediatric intensive care unit.(includes abstract); Hatler C; Buckwald L; Salas-Allison Z; Murphy-Taylor C; American Journal of Critical Care, 2009 Nov; 18 (6):
514-20 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1062-3264 PMID: 19880953 CINAHL AN: 2010464302

8. Hourly rounds: what does the evidence indicate? Halm MA; American Journal of Critical Care, 2009 Nov; 18 (6): 581-4 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1062-3264 PMID:
19880960 CINAHL AN: 2010464309

9. Acute confusion/delirium.Sendelbach S; Guthrie PF; Schoenfelder DP; Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2009 Nov; 35 (11): 11-8 (journal article - pictorial, review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0098-9134 PMID:
19904851 CINAHL AN: 2010471514

10. Lessons learned while conducting a clinical trial to facilitate evidence-based practice: the neophyte researcher experience.(includes abstract); Brim CB; Schoonover HD; Journal of Continuing Education in
Nursing, 2009 Aug; 40 (8): 380-4 (journal article) ISSN: 0022-0124 PMID: 19681576 CINAHL AN: 2010368156

11. Glycemic control in the hospital: how tight should it be?(includes abstract); Kessler C; Nursing, 2009 Nov; 39 (11): 38-44 (journal article - CEU, exam questions, pictorial, tables/charts) ISSN:
0360-4039 PMID: 19859000 CINAHL AN: 2010464169

12. Metasynthesis: a goldmine for evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); Beck CT; AORN Journal, 2009 Nov; 90 (5): 701-2, 705-10 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0001-2092 PMID: 19895928 CINAHL AN: 2010470525

13. ASPAN's evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the promotion of perioperative normothermia.Hooper VD; Chard R; Clifford T; Fetzer S; Fossum S; Godden B; Martinez EA; Noble KA; O'Brien D; Odom-Forren J; et al.; Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 2009 Oct; 24 (5): 271-87
(journal article - algorithm, tables/charts) ISSN: 1089-9472 PMID: 19853810 CINAHL AN: 2010471997

14. Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice. Brief interventions for heavy alcohol users admitted to general hospital wards.Jayasekara R; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Dec; 65 (12): 2511-2 (journal
article - abstract) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010502042

15. A review of cohort study design for cardiovascular nursing research.(includes abstract); Hood MN; Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2009 Nov-Dec; 24 (6): E1-9 (journal article - abstract) ISSN:
0889-4655 PMID: 19858946 CINAHL AN: 2010464140

Julie's picks for Dec from the nursing lit

Check out these recent nursing articles dealing with nursing research or EBN. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange/CHOC can access some of these articles through the library's website

1. Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice. The impact of
hospital visiting hours policies on paediatric and adult patients and
their visitors.Moola S; Xue Y; McArthur A; Journal of Advanced
Nursing, 2009 Nov; 65 (11): 2293-4 (journal article - abstract,
tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19832749 CINAHL AN: 2010445839

2. Review of the evidence for treatment of children with Autism with
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [corrected] [published erratum
appears in J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2009 Oct;14(4):301].(includes abstract);
West L; Brunssen SH; Waldrop J; Journal for Specialists in Pediatric
Nursing, 2009 Jul; 14 (3): 183-91 (journal article - research,
systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1539-0136 PMID: 19614827 CINAHL
AN: 2010343341

3. One hospital's "peanutty" path to MAGNET designation.(includes
abstract); Bennett S; Raupers D; Hicks M; Schoener L; American Nurse
Today, 2009 Sep-Oct; 4 (8): 59-60 (journal article - tables/charts)
ISSN: 1930-5583 CINAHL AN: 2010447020

4. Teaching levels of evidence: the Santa project.Burton M;
Dilts-Skaggs MK; Journal of Nursing Administration, 2009 Oct; 39 (10):
412-4 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 19820522
CINAHL AN: 2010450326

5. Structured review: evaluating the effectiveness of nurse case
managers in improving health outcomes in three major chronic
diseases.(includes abstract); Sutherland D; Hayter M; Journal of
Clinical Nursing, 2009 Nov; 18 (21): 2978-92 (journal article -
research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0962-1067 PMID:
19747197 CINAHL AN: 2010442812

6. Evidence-based guideline for suctioning the intubated neonate and
infant.(includes abstract); Gardner DL; Shirland L; Neonatal Network,
2009 Sep-Oct; 28 (5): 281-302 (journal article - practice guidelines,
research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0730-0832 PMID:
19720593 CINAHL AN: 2010389820

7. Clinical practice guidelines: What are they? Where are they? How
good are they?Smith JR; Donze A; Neonatal Network, 2009 Sep-Oct; 28
(5): 343-50 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0730-0832 PMID:
19720600 CINAHL AN: 2010389825

8. Implementing a journal club in a palliative care setting: a link in
the chain of evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); O'Connor L;
Bennett P; Gardner A; Hawkins MT; Wellman D; Collegian, 2009; 16 (3):
147-52 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1322-7696
PMID: 19831148 CINAHL AN: 2010424123

9. Evidence-based practice. Accessing and deaccessing ports: where is
the evidence?Camp-Sorrell D; Steele-Moses SK; Clinical Journal of
Oncology Nursing, 2009 Oct; 13 (5): 587-90 (journal article -
pictorial, research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1092-1095 PMID: 19793716
CINAHL AN: 2010441057

10. A case study in evaluating infrastructure for EBP and selecting a
model.(includes abstract); Newhouse RP; Johnson K; Journal of Nursing
Administration, 2009 Oct; 39 (10): 409-11 (journal article - case
study, tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 19820521 CINAHL AN:
2010450325

11. Research education for clinical nurses: a pilot study to determine
research self-efficacy in critical care nurses.(includes abstract);
Swenson-Britt E; Reineck C; Journal of Continuing Education in
Nursing, 2009 Oct; 40 (10): 454-61 (journal article - research,
tables/charts) ISSN: 0022-0124 PMID: 19831327 CINAHL AN: 2010443034

Julie's picks from the nursing literature: November

Here are my picks from the recent articles dealing with evidence-based nursing or nursing research. Staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, California and Children's Hospital of Orange County may be able to access the full text of these via the library's website.

1.
An information technology infrastructure to enable evidence-based nursing practice.(includes abstract); Pochciol JM; Warren JI; Nursing Administration Quarterly, 2009 Oct-Dec; 33 (4): 317-24 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0363-9568 PMID: 19893445 CINAHL AN: 2010435221

2. Nurse-led care was non-inferior to physician-directed care in
symptomatic moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea.Floyd JA;
Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 Oct; 12 (4): 112 (journal article) ISSN:
1367-6539 PMID: 19779079 CINAHL AN: 2010450231

3. Why nursing has not embraced the clinician--scientist role.(includes
abstract); Mackay M; Nursing Philosophy, 2009 Oct; 10 (4): 287-96
(journal article - review) ISSN: 1466-7681 PMID: 19743972 CINAHL AN:
2010412979

4. The meaning of hope in nursing research: a meta-synthesis.(includes
abstract); Hammer K; Mogensen O; Hall EOC; Scandinavian Journal of
Caring Sciences, 2009 Sep; 23 (3): 549-57 (journal article - research,
systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0283-9318 CINAHL AN:
2010378575

5. Evidence-based nursing. Research ambassadors: bringing findings to
the bedside.Larkin ME; Cierpial CL; Vanderboom T; Anspach K; Grealish
K; Ball S; Griffith CA; Nursing Management, 2009 Oct; 40 (10): 20-3
(journal article) ISSN: 0744-6314 CINAHL AN: 2010436208

6. Nurses' role in detecting deterioration in ward patients: systematic
literature review.(includes abstract); Odell M; Victor C; Oliver D;
Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Oct; 65 (10): 1992-2006 (journal
article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402
CINAHL AN: 2010413148

7. 28. The utilization of reflective journals to explore nurses' experience
using mobile information technology to access and use research
evidence.Newman K; Doran D; CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 2009
Sep-Oct; 27 (5): 336 (journal article - abstract, research) ISSN:
1538-2931 CINAHL AN: 2010425595

8. Nurse-led interventions to reduce cardiac risk factors in
adults.Harvey J; Loar R; Joanna Briggs Institute; Best Practice, 2009;
13 (5): 21-4 (journal article) ISSN: 1329-1874 CINAHL AN: 2010447069

9. Accessing pre-appraised evidence: fine-tuning the 5S model into a 6S
model.Dicenso A; Bayley L; Haynes RB; Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 Oct;
12 (4): 99-101 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19779069 CINAHL
AN: 2010450221

10. Review: little evidence exists for type of dressing or support
surface or for nutritional supplements for pressure ulcers.Bell-Syer
SE; Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 Oct; 12 (4): 118 (journal article)
ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19779085 CINAHL AN: 2010450237

11. AACN announces new system to rate evidence. AACN Bold Voices, 2009
Sep; 1 (3): 14 (journal article - brief item, tables/charts) ISSN:
1948-7088 CINAHL AN: 2010402603

12. Core measures for developmentally supportive care in neonatal
intensive care units: theory, precedence and practice.(includes
abstract); Coughlin M; Gibbins S; Hoath S; Journal of Advanced
Nursing, 2009 Oct; 65 (10): 2239-48 (journal article - pictorial,
tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010413158

13. Searching for evidence: mission-critical tips.Boss C; Wurmser TA;
Nursing Management, 2009 Sep; 40 (9): 12, 14 (journal article) ISSN:
0744-6314 PMID: 19734750 CINAHL AN: 2010414304

14. Overturning barriers to pain relief in older adults.(includes
abstract); D'Arcy Y; Nursing, 2009 Oct; 39 (10): 32-9 (journal article
- CEU, exam questions, nursing interventions, pictorial, review,
tables/charts) ISSN: 0360-4039 CINAHL AN: 2010431004

julie's picks for October from the nursing lit

Here are Julie's picks from the current nursing literature dealing with EBN or nursing research. Staff of SJH/CHOC may be able to access the full text of some of these articles via the library's website.

1. Evidence-based nursing. Using EBP flashcards for magnet
preparation.Bliss-Holtz J; Nursing Management, 2009 May; 40 (5): 13-4 (journal article) ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID: 19412075

2. Evidence-based nursing. Your role in hardwiring EBP strategies.Amato
S; Kerber K; Yurko L; Mion LC; Nursing Management, 2009 Jun; 40 (6):
13-5 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0744-6314 PMID: 19502922

3. Barriers to research utilization among registered nurses practicing
in a community hospital.(includes abstract); Schoonover H; Journal for
Nurses in Staff Development, 2009 Jul-Aug; 25 (4): 199-212 (journal
article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1098-7886 PMID: 19657252

4. The development and pilot testing of an instrument to measure
nurses' working environment: the Nursing Context Index.(includes
abstract); Slater P; McCormack B; Bunting B; Worldviews on
Evidence-BasedNursing, 2009 3rd Quarter; 6 (3): 173-82 (journal
article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010402422

5. ICU nurses' oral-care practices and the current best
evidence.(includes abstract); Ganz FK; Fink NF; Raanan O; Asher M;
Bruttin M; Ben Nun M; Benbinishty J; Journal of Nursing Scholarship,
2009 2nd Quarter; 41 (2): 132-8 (journal article - research,
tables/charts) ISSN: 1527-6546 PMID: 19538697

6.
Upgrading the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses'
evidence-leveling hierarchy.(includes abstract); Armola RR; Bourgault
AM; Halm MA; Board RM; Bucher L; Harrington L; Heafey C; Lee RK;
Shellner PK; Medina J; 2008-2009 Evidence-BasedPractice Resource Work
Group of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; American
Journal of Critical Care, 2009 Sep; 18 (5): 405-9 (journal article -
tables/charts) ISSN: 1062-3264 PMID: 19723860

7. PERL of wisdom: a tool to help bedside nurses remember available
evidence-based resources... Print, Electronic, Resource Persons, and
Location.Pagani C; Jacalan-Baras J; Creative Nursing, 2009; 15 (2):
85-9 (journal article) ISSN: 1078-4535 PMID: 19507770 CINAHL AN:
2010276560

8. Clinical nurse educators' perceptions of research utilization:
barriers and facilitators to change.(includes abstract); Strickland RJ;
O'Leary-Kelley C; Journal for Nurses in Staff Development, 2009
Jul-Aug; 25 (4): 164-73 (journal article - CEU, exam questions,
research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1098-7886 PMID: 19657246

9. Evaluation of empathy measurement tools in nursing: systematic
review.(includes abstract); Yu J; Kirk M; Journal of Advanced Nursing,
2009 Sep; 65 (9): 1790-806 (journal article - research, systematic
review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19694842

10. Promoting evidence-based dysphagia assessment and management by
nurses.(includes abstract); Sandhaus S; Zalon ML; Valenti D; Harrell F;
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2009 Jun; 35 (6): 20-7 (journal
article - cartoon, pictorial, research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0098-9134
PMID: 19537291

11. Teaching levels of evidence: the Santa project;Burton, M. Journal of Nursing Administration 2009 Oct;39(10): 412-414.

12. A Case study in evaluating infratructure for EBP and selecting a model;newhouse, R; Johnson, K. Journal of Nursing Administration 2009 Oct; 39(10): 409-11.

Learning from research on the information behaviour of healthcare professionals: a review of the literature ...with a focus on emotion

Just came across this fascinating article ( at least to me): Learning from research on the information behaviour of healthcare professionals: a review of the literature 2004- 2008 with a focus on emotion. Fourie, Ina. Health Information & Libraries JournalVolume 2009 26(3):171 - 186. This study is a very detailed analysis of the scant literature on the role that "emotion" plays in health provider's information seeking behavior. Emotion goes way beyond what we might initially think and extends to include nine identified themes. Just a few of these 9 identified themes include: "difficulty in identifying and expressing information needs and information behavior", "uncertainty and anxiety", the role that personality and coping skills play and the role that self confidance and attitude play. The author even offers a detailed table with a large number of suggestions as to how Library and Information Science(LIS) professionals might impact or ameliorate the information seeking barriers of "emotional issues". One quote that really resonated with me from MacIntosh-Murrray and Choo in their article "Information behavior in the context of improving patient safety" Journal of the American Society for Information Science and technology 2005 56:1332-1345 "...front line staff are task driven, coping with heavy workloads that limit their attention to and recognition of potential information needs and knowledge gaps" However, a surrogate in an information-related role, an "information/change agent"-may intervene successfully with staff ..." What do you all think? any innovative ways in which librarians can better play this role as an information surrogate?

Journal of Nursing Administration devotes current supplement to "Magnet"topics

The July/August 2009 supplementary issue of Journal of Nursing Administration is devoted entirely to "The Evidence for
Magnet® Status". Articles that look especially interesting include: "Workplace Empowerment and Magnet Hospital Characteristics as Predictors of Patient Safety Climate" and "Effects of Hospital Care Environment on Patient Mortality and Nurse Outcomes". Employees of St. Joseph Hospital, Orange and CHOC may access the full text of the articles via the library's website. Others should contact the medical library at your institution.

New Cochrane study: Reducing blood pressure below 140/90 brings no clinical benefit

Cochrane reviews are considered by most to be the Gold standard in evidence based medicine. This resource is updated every three months and now has nearly 20,000 voluntary reviewers. As such, the Cochrane systematic reviews have a well deserved global reputation. One of the newest reviews that is getting a lot of press is Treatment blood pressure targets for hypertension. This study is particularly important as so many guidelines are recommending even lower blood pressure targets. The summary in this review states: "Main results No trials comparing different systolic BP targets were found. Seven trials (22,089 subjects) comparing different diastolic BP targets were included. Despite a -4/-3 mmHg greater achieved reduction in systolic/diastolic BP, p<>Authors' conclusions .Treating patients to lower than standard BP targets, ≤140-160/90-100 mmHg, does not reduce mortality or morbidity. Because guidelines are recommending even lower targets for diabetes mellitus and chronic renal disease, we are currently conducting systematic reviews in those groups of patients. "

SJO/CHOC library users can access the full Cochrane report through the library's web site: http://www.burlewmedicallibrary.org

Julie's picks from the nursing literature: May 09

Here's some recent articles in the nursing literature of special interest to our readers. St. Joseph Hospital,Orange and CHOC staff may access many of these articles through our library web site.

1. Providing effective evidence-based catheter management.Preview Nazarko L; British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 2009 Apr 9; 18 (7): S4-12 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0966-0461 CINAHL AN: 2010247109

2. The emerging role of PDAs in information use and clinical decision making. Doran D; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 35-8 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321815 CINAHL AN: 2010248444

3, To lower or not to lower? Making sense of the latest research on intensive glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes. Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 38 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321816 CINAHL AN: 2010248445

4. Continuous glucose monitoring improved glycaemic control in pregnant women with diabetes and reduced infant macrosomia. O'Brien B; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 43 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321820 CINAHL AN: 2010248449

5. Continuous glucose monitoring improved glucose control in adults but not in young adults or children with type 1 diabetes. Allen NA; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 44 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321821 CINAHL AN: 2010248450

6. Vitamin E or vitamin C supplements did not differ from placebo for major cardiovascular events and mortality. Young LE; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 48 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321825 CINAHL AN: 2010248454

7. Review: early feeding and delayed feeding after PEG placement do not differ for complications or death within 72 hours. Lindeboom R; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 50 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321827 CINAHL AN: 2010248456

8. Occlusive dressings and gauze dressings did not differ for healing open wounds in surgical patients. Gethin G; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 52 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321829 CINAHL AN: 2010248458

9. Review: compression plus pharmacological prophylaxis reduces VTE more than monotherapy in high-risk patients. Ladak SS; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 54 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321831 CINAHL AN: 2010248460

10. Review: anaemia increases mortality risk in patients with chronic heart failure. Tranmer JE; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 58 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321835 CINAHL AN: 2010248464

11. Nurses' triage assessments were affected by patients' behaviours and stories and their perceived credibility. Acorn M; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Apr; 12 (2): 61 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19321838 CINAHL AN: 2010248467

12. Nurse-led vs. conventional physician-led follow-up for patients with cancer: systematic review.Preview (includes abstract); Lewis R; Neal RD; Williams NH; France B; Wilkinson C; Hendry M; Russell D; Russell I; Hughes DA; Stuart NS; et al.; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Apr; 65 (4): 706-23 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19278415 CINAHL AN: 2010221331

13.Identifying abuse among women: use of clinical guidelines by nurses and midwives.Preview (includes abstract); Svavarsdottir EK; Orlygsdottir B; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Apr; 65 (4): 779-88 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19183236 CINAHL AN: 2010221332

Julie's picks from the nursing literature:April 09

1. Evidence-based nursing: clarifying the concepts for nurses in practice.(includes abstract); Scott K; McSherry R; Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2009 Apr; 18 (8): 1085-95

2. Evaluating nursing documentation -- research designs and methods: systematic review.(includes abstract); Saranto K; Kinnunen U; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Mar; 65 (3): 464-76

3. Evidence-based nursing. The SCIP core measures: A dizzying array of issues.Booth J; Nursing Management, 2009 Mar; 40 (3): 10, 12, 14

4. Developing clinical research projects: novice to expert.Siegel JH; Korniewicz DM; Perioperative Nursing Clinics, 2009 Mar; 4 (1): 23-9

5. The latest evidence to guide obesity prevention, policy, and clinical practice with overweight children and adolescents.Melnyk BM; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 1st Quarter; 6 (1): 44-8

6. Pain assessment and management in surgical nursing: a literature review.(includes abstract); Bell L; Duffy A; British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 2009 Feb 12; 18 (3): 153-6 (journal article - pictorial, research, systematic review) ISSN: 0966-0461 PMID: 19223798 CINAHL AN: 2010196749

7. PUTTING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE: evidence-based interventions to prevent and manage anorexia.(includes abstract); Adams LA; Shepard N; Caruso RA; Norling MJ; Belansky H; Cunningham RS; Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2009 Feb; 13 (1): 95-102 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1092-1095 PMID: 19193554 CINAHL AN: 2010190247

8. Systematic review of the effectiveness of primary care nursing.(includes abstract); Keleher H; Parker R; Abdulwadud O; Francis K; International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2009 Feb; 15 (1): 16-24 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1322-7114 PMID: 19187165 CINAHL AN: 2010171910

9. Review summaries: evidence for nursing practice.Stern C; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Feb; 65 (2): 279-84 (journal article - abstract, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 CINAHL AN: 2010177689

10. How evidence-based is venous leg ulcer care? A survey in community settings.(includes abstract); Van Hecke A; Grypdonck M; Beele H; De Bacquer D; Defloor T; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Feb; 65 (2): 337-47 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19016923 CINAHL AN: 20101776

11. Nursing practice, knowledge, attitudes and perceived barriers to evidence-based practice at an academic medical center.(includes abstract); Brown CE; Wickline MA; Ecoff L; Glaser D; Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2009 Feb; 65 (2): 371-81 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0309-2402 PMID: 19040688 CINAHL AN: 2010177698

12. Organizational readiness for evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); Gale BV; Schaffer MA; Journal of Nursing Administration, 2009 Feb; 39 (2): 91-7 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 PMID: 19190426 CINAHL AN: 2010194939

13. Pediatric perspectives. Pediatric evidence-based practice: using the best available evidence to improve pediatric outcomes.Jones SKB; Pate MFD; AACN Advanced Critical Care, 2009 Jan; 20 (1): 19-25 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 1559-7768 PMID: 19174633 CINAHL AN: 2010190119

14. Perceived effects of specialty nurse certification: a review of the literature.(includes abstract); Wade CH; AORN Journal, 2009 Jan; 89 (1): 183-8, 190-2 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0001-2092 PMID: 19121422 CINAHL AN: 2010153499

15. Promoting evidence-based practice through a traveling journal club.(includes abstract); Campbell-Fleming J; Catania K; Courtney L; Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 2009 Jan-Feb; 23 (1): 16-20 (journal article) ISSN: 0887-6274 PMID: 19098510 CINAHL AN: 2010147816

16. Graduated compression stocking and intermittent pneumatic compression device length selection.(includes abstract); Hilleren-Listerud AE; Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 2009 Jan-Feb; 23 (1): 21-4 (journal article - review) ISSN: 0887-6274 PMID: 19098511 CINAHL AN: 2010147817

"Ask a Librarian" columns in professional journals

Is anyone aware of any ongoing columns contributed by Medical Librarians in professional nursing journals? This could be a great way to interface with nurses and add to continuing collaboration between librarians and nurses in EBN. Here's an example of just such a column in JAAPA-- Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants:

"Ask a Librarian - New Column in JAAPA
Thanks to an alliance between physician assistants and librarians, the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants features a new online column starting this month: “Ask a Librarian”. This column is a co-authored by Jim Anderson, Physician Assistant, and Susan Klawansky, Network Member and Librarian at Seattle Children’s Library & Information Commons. The column will promote collaboration with medical librarians, address questions from physician assistants and point to resources, including http://www.nnlm.gov/. Congratulations to Susan Klawansky for this important outreach effort."

Julie's picks from the literature: Jan 09

SJH/CHOC staff may access the full text of many of these journal articles via Burlew Medical Library's website or by calling the library at 714 771-8291.


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To lower or not to lower? Making sense of the latest research on intensive glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes.Sherifali D; Punthakee Z; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 4-6 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103825 CINAHL AN: 2010147925

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Applying evidence: what's the next action?Glasziou P; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 7-8 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103826 CINAHL AN: 2010147926

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Mothers were less likely to be depressed after a structured behavioural intervention for infant sleep problems.(includes abstract); Hall W; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 9 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103827 CINAHL AN: 2010147927

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Review: varenicline, bupropion, and nicotine replacement therapies are effective for smoking cessation at 6 or 12 months.(includes abstract); Lamarche K; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 10 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103828 CINAHL AN: 2010147928

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Review: exercise plus diet prevents type 2 diabetes.(includes abstract); Carrier J; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 11 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103829 CINAHL AN: 2010147929

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Intensive glucose control did not prevent important complications in type 2 diabetes.(includes abstract); Sherifali D; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 12-3 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103830 CINAHL AN: 2010147930

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Intensive glucose control increased mortality and did not prevent cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetes.(includes abstract); Sherifali D; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 13 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103831 CINAHL AN: 2010147931

Notes:

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Benefits of early intensive glucose control in preventing diabetes-related complications were sustained for up to 10 years.(includes abstract); Sherifali D; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 14 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103832 CINAHL AN: 2010147932

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Review: culturally appropriate health education improves glycaemic control in members of ethnic minority groups with diabetes.(includes abstract); Upchurch SL; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 15 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103833 CINAHL AN: 2010147933

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A nurse-delivered intervention was effective for depression in patients with cancer.(includes abstract); Forchuk C; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 17 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103835 CINAHL AN: 2010147935

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Review: multicomponent educational interventions improve some outcomes in predialysis and dialysis care.(includes abstract); Winsett RP; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 18 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103836 CINAHL AN: 2010147936

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Clinically indicated and routine replacement of peripheral intravenous catheters did not differ for catheter failure.(includes abstract); Benbow M; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 19 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103837 CINAHL AN: 2010147937

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Review: chewing gum after abdominal surgery reduces time to return of bowel function but not length of hospital stay.(includes abstract); Kelly Rosier P; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 20 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103838 CINAHL AN: 2010147938

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Normal food at will and nil-by-mouth enteral feeding after major upper GI surgery did not differ for mortality or morbidity.(includes abstract); Brennan MM; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 21 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103839 CINAHL AN: 2010147939

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Initial refeeding with a soft diet was better than a clear liquid diet for length of hospital stay in mild acute pancreatitis.(includes abstract); Hurlock-Chorostecki C; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 22 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103840 CINAHL AN: 2010147940

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Review: psychological interventions prevent depression after stroke.(includes abstract); Buchanan D; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 23 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103841 CINAHL AN: 2010147941

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Review: providing information improves subjective outcomes but may not improve clinical outcomes in patients with stroke or their carers.(includes abstract); Ireland S; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 24 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103842 CINAHL AN: 2010147942

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Men were surprised by the severity of symptoms they experienced after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.(includes abstract); Mick J; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 28 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103846 CINAHL AN: 2010147946

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Record: 19

Patients felt greater personal control and emotional comfort in hospital when they felt secure, informed, and valued.(includes abstract); Lauck S; Evidence-Based Nursing, 2009 Jan; 12 (1): 29 (journal article) ISSN: 1367-6539 PMID: 19103847 CINAHL AN: 2010147947

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 20

DVT prevention for the obese patient: evidence-based nursing interventions.(includes abstract); Maiocco G; Bariatric Nursing & Surgical Patient Care, 2008 Dec; 3 (4): 279-84 (journal article) ISSN: 1557-1459 CINAHL AN: 2010151055

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Record: 21

A collaborative curricular model for implementing evidence-based nursing in a critical care setting.(includes abstract); Ewers KM; Coker CT; Bajnok I; Denker AL; Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 2008 Dec; 20 (4): 423-34 (journal article) ISSN: 0899-5885 PMID: 19007708 CINAHL AN: 2010141534

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 22

Nursing implementation science: how evidence-based nursing requires evidence-based implementation.(includes abstract); van Achterberg T; Schoonhoven L; Grol R; Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2008 4th Quarter; 40 (4): 302-10 (journal article) ISSN: 1527-6546 CINAHL AN: 2010143907

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 23

Bringing evidence to the point of care.Worral PS; Randolph C; Levin RF; Research & Theory for Nursing Practice, 2008; 22 (4): 225-7 (journal article) ISSN: 1541-6577 PMID: 19093660 CINAHL AN: 2010092231

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Record: 24

Effect of an educational intervention on attitudes toward and implementation of evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); Varnell G; Haas B; Duke G; Hudson K; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008 Dec; 5 (4): 172-81 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010143835

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 25

Determining registered nurses' readiness for evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); Thiel L; Ghosh Y; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008 Dec; 5 (4): 182-92 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010143836

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 26

Ventilator-associated pneumonia bundled strategies: an evidence-based practice.(includes abstract); O'Keefe-McCarthy S; Santiago C; Lau G; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008 Dec; 5 (4): 193-204 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010143837

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 27

Teaching EBP through problem-based learning.Fineout-Overholt E; Stillwell SB; Kent B; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008 Dec; 5 (4): 205-7 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010143838

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 28

The evidence-based practice beliefs and implementation scales: psychometric properties of two new instruments.(includes abstract); Melnyk BM; Fineout-Overholt E; Mays MZ; Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2008 Dec; 5 (4): 208-16 (journal article) ISSN: 1545-102X CINAHL AN: 2010143839

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Burlew has some print or online access

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Record: 29

Making a difference through research.(includes abstract); Siedlecki SL.; AORN Journal, 2008 Nov; 88 (5): 716, 718-22, 724-6+ (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0001-2092 PMID: 18993133 CINAHL AN: 2010101276

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Record: 30

Implementing evidence-based nursing with student nurses and clinicians: uniting the strengths.(includes abstract); de Cordova PB; Collins S; Peppard L; Currie LM; Hughes R; Walsh M; Stone PW.; Applied Nursing Research, 2008 Nov; 21 (4): 242-5 (journal article) ISSN: 0897-1897 CINAHL AN: 2010108505

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Record: 31

Informatics competency and development within the us nursing population workforce: a systematic literature review.(includes abstract); Hart MD; CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 2008 Nov-Dec; 26 (6): 32031 (journal article - CEU, exam questions, research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1538-2931 PMID: 19047880 CINAHL AN: 2010122599

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Record: 32

A competency-based approach to the nursing research.(includes abstract); Raines DA; Nurse Education in Practice, 2008 Nov; 8 (6): 373-81 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 1471-5953 CINAHL AN: 2010087458

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Record: 33

Evidence-based nursing. Developing a shared-governance stratey address floating.Lugo NR; Peck H; Nursing Management, 2008 Nov; 39 (11): 8, 10, 12 passim (journal article) ISSN: 0744-6314 CINAHL AN: 2010141300

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Record: 34

Putting evidence into PRACTICE: evidence-based interventions for anxiety.Sheldon LK; Swanson S; Dolce A; Marsh K; Summers J; Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2008 Oct; 12 (5): 789-97 (journal article - research, systematic review, tables/charts) ISSN: 1092-1095 CINAHL AN: 2010063805

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Record: 35

An evidence-based protocol for nurse retention.(includes abstract); Gess E; Manojlovich M; Warner S; Journal of Nursing Administration, 2008 Oct; 38 (10): 441-7 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0002-0443 CINAHL AN: 2010088016

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Record: 36

Critical care nurse practitioners improve compliance with clinical practice guidelines in "semiclosed" surgical intensive care unit.(includes abstract); Gracias VH; Sicoutris CP; Stawicki SP; Meredith DM; Horan AD; Gupta R; Haut ER; Auerbach S; Sonnad S; Hanson CW III; et al.; Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 2008 Oct-Dec; 23 (4): 338-44 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1057-3631 PMID: 18521045 CINAHL AN: 2010041397

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Record: 37

Lessons learnt: complementing good clinical renal questions with an appropriate research strategy.(includes abstract); Adams J; Bonner A; Renal Society of Australasia Journal, 2008 Oct; 4 (3): 91-4 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1832-3804 CINAHL AN: 2010107302

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Record: 38

Evidence-based practice to assist women in hospital settings to quit smoking and reduce cardiovascular disease risk.(includes abstract); Buchanan L; Likness S; Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2008 Sep-Oct; 23 (5): 397-406 (journal article - questionnaire/scale, research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0889-4655 CINAHL AN: 2010040020

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Record: 39

Advancing evidence-based practice: a program series.(includes abstract); Soukup SM; McCleish J; Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 2008 Sep; 39 (9): 402-6 (journal article - pictorial, tables/charts) ISSN: 0022-0124 CINAHL AN: 2010021288

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Burlew has some print or online access