Searching effectively for the evidence
Completion requirements
Learn how to turn a clinical question into an effective search strategy to find high quality evidence, particularly in databases.
2. Searching techniques
2.1. Truncation and phrase searching (part 1)
Watch this short cartoon explaining the principles of phrase searching and truncation.
Click on the icon on the bottom right of the Powtoon screen to watch full screen
Have a go at this activity to see how using truncation and phrase searching can make a difference to your search.
