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NURS 3030: Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing

STEP 2: Conduct Searches in 3 Databases

Using the Search Terms and Search Strategy you developed for your PICOT question, conduct searches in 3 databases.

  • Access databases at: http://libguides.utoledo.edu/n3030/databases 
  • Search each database one at a time
  • Click the Advanced Search option in the database to begin. 
  • Enter your Search Strategy for your P, I, and O in the database search boxes. Place your “P” search strategy in the first search box, “I” search strategy in the second search box, and so on.
  • Click the green Search button to view results. See screenshot below for additional features: