The following databases are excellent resources for your research. Databases marked as [Restricted] can only be accessed by Optometry and Health Professions students using links from a password-protected page. If you have not received the necessary password, or need additional research assistance, contact your friendly librarian using the information in the box to the right.
[Restricted] Provides access to authoritative medical information at all levels from topic overview to evidence-based data in one search. Contains full text of books, journals, nursing care documents, and other resources unique to all aspects of nursing practice, as well as images and videos.
[Restricted] Dozens of full-text nursing journals presenting the latest evidenced-based medical knowledge, across multiple specialties, to support the needs of both students and practicing professionals.
[Restricted] Produced by the Cochrane Collaboration, a highly respected international research group that promotes evidence-based practice in all medical specialties
[Restricted]Offers synoptic, evidence-based information for fast, convenient use at the point of care. Participating clinicians and physicians review the available literature, latest evidence, and provide care recommendations
This excellent series produced by the Welch Medical Library at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine delivers comprehensive information about performing high-quality database searches. Although the series highlights the PubMed database, the information provided is applicable to most professional databases. Total series time: approximately 55 minutes.
[Restricted] Access Medicine contains full text of leading medical and health sciences books from the McGraw-Hill clinical library as well as textbooks and handbooks from the Lange educational library in both basic and clinical sciences.
[Restricted] Full-text eBooks, across multiple specialties, that enable students and professionals in the health sciences to stay abreast of rapidly expanding clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice – from quick point-of-care answers to deep reference research.
The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.
