Tools, techniques and sources: searching major bibliographic databases

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Holland Matt ◽  
Dutton Michelle ◽  
Glover Steve
Keyword(s):  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This three-part module covers the tools and techniques of searching and sources for research in paramedicine. Part I covers basic search tools and techniques that are widely used in bibliographic databases such as MEDLINE and CINAHL. Part II looks at sources of research and provides you with an approach to searching that are most likely to lead to a successful outcome for your search. Part III takes you through sources of research you might consider after you have searched established sources. There is guidance on how to approach sources critically to avoid junk or predatory publications.

Tools, techniques and sources: searching major bibliographic databases

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Holland Matt ◽  
Dutton Michelle ◽  
Glover Steve
Keyword(s):  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This three-part module covers the tools and techniques of searching and sources for research in paramedicine. Part I covers basic search tools and techniques that are widely used in bibliographic databases such as MEDLINE and CINAHL. Part II looks at sources of research and provides you with an approach to searching that are most likely to lead to a successful outcome for your search. Part III takes you through sources of research you might consider after you have searched established sources. There is guidance on how to approach sources critically to avoid junk or predatory publications.

How it's done: search tools and techniques for major bibliographic databases

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 210-213
Author(s):  
Matt Holland ◽  
Michelle Dutton ◽  
Steve Glover
Keyword(s):  
Boolean Logic ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Search Plan ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This article explains how to write an effective search plan using simple steps. The article takes you through the tools and techniques that are widely used in major bibliographic databases such as MEDLINE and CINAHL to conduct searches. These include Boolean logic, truncation and wildcards, in-field searching, proximity operators, limits and subject thesauri. Each process is illustrated with an example to help you apply them to your own searches. The process of using these tools and techniques to either narrow (find fewer results) or broaden (find more results) is described and summarised in an easy-to-use table.

scholarly journals Preparing for productivity intervention initiatives

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (7) ◽  
pp. 946-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Crouzet ◽  
David W. Parker ◽  
Raghhuvar Pathak
Keyword(s):  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tools And Techniques

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to cite resistance to change as a significant reason why productivity initiatives fail. Therefore, effectively managing and overcoming resistance to change is a critical factor for the successful outcome of any intervention. This paper explores current knowledge of resistance to change and seeks to review the literature and so understand what methods can be used to manage change initiatives. Design/methodology/approach – An extensive literature review has identified theories, frameworks and methodologies to successfully manage and overcome resistance to organisational change. Findings – Managing and overcoming opposition to change starts by assessing the types of resistance; and this classification will form the basis for the development of an implementation strategy to reduce resistance. This includes creating readiness and urgency for change, creating a vision for change, having employees participate in the change effort, training and coaching employees, effectively communicating the change, creating and planning for quick wins and refreezing the organisation. Research limitations/implications – The tools and techniques presented in this paper need to be adapted to the organisation's specificities as well as to the contextual situation. Practical implications – The work has developed materials to-date that could be used by practitioners that are engaged with productivity improvement interventions. Social implications – Resistance and its wider implications to any change intervention has organisational and social impacts. Therefore this work brings insightful information to support change in its wider application. Originality/value – Today's competitive, uncertain and fast-paced economic environment requires organisations to change in order to maintain or develop their competitive advantage. This paper combines numerous theories, frameworks and methodologies to successfully manage and overcome resistance in order gain acceptance and meet the desired needs.

scholarly journals Implementation of Lean in the function of production optimization: Problem framework

Tehnika ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 654-664
Author(s):  
Željko Stojanović ◽  
Sanja Stanisavljev ◽  
Mila Kavalić
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Level ◽  
Production Optimization ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Complex Phenomena ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Basic Insight ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Critical Aspects

The paper deals with the discussion of the value framework for the implementation of the Lean philosophy in the function of achieving the optimal level of business of the organization. By systematizing the literature data, the paper provides a basic insight into the thoughts, ideas and attitudes of the Lean approach, observing it inevitably in the context of factors that affect the success of its implementation in manufacturing industries. Identifying the problem framework in which the idea of Lean philosophy is realized is one of the most critical aspects that helps organizations to identify and eliminate weaknesses of the industrial system by applying certain tools and techniques that will enable a more successful outcome of implementation of this methodology whose principles can improve company performance. The discussion of the basic methods of the Lean approach was conducted in a way that allows considering of the practical contribution of the methods in correlation with Lean as the basic strategy. The results of the research showed the existence of a wide range of complex phenomena at the level of the entire organization, which are in mutual interaction and which, by their action, hinder the certainty of the success of Lean implementation by applying pre-tested tools and methods.

Bowel ischaemia after endovascular aneurysm repair

VASA ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-277
Author(s):  
Christopher Lowe ◽  
Oussama El Bakbachi ◽  
Damian Kelleher ◽  
Imran Asghar ◽  
Francesco Torella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair ◽  
Artery Occlusion ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Bowel Ischaemia ◽  
Prophylactic Measures ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Prisma Statement ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Aneurysm Repair

Abstract. The aim of this review was to investigate presentation, aetiology, management, and outcomes of bowel ischaemia following EVAR. We present a case report and searched electronic bibliographic databases to identify published reports of bowel ischaemia following elective infra-renal EVAR not involving hypogastric artery coverage or iliac branch devices. We conducted our review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement standards. In total, five cohort studies and three case reports were included. These studies detailed some 6,184 infra-renal elective EVARs, without procedure-related occlusion of the hypogastric arteries, performed between 1996 and 2014. Bowel ischaemia in this setting is uncommon with an incidence ranging from 0.5 to 2.8 % and includes a spectrum of severity from mucosal to transmural ischaemia. Due to varying reporting standards, an overall proportion of patients requiring bowel resection could not be ascertained. In the larger series, mortality ranged from 35 to 80 %. Atheroembolization, hypotension, and inferior mesenteric artery occlusion were reported as potential causative factors. Elderly patients and those undergoing prolonged procedures appear at higher risk. Bowel ischaemia is a rare but potentially devastating complication following elective infra-renal EVAR and can occur in the setting of patent mesenteric vessels and hypogastric arteries. Mortality ranges from 35 to 80 %. Further research is required to identify risk factors and establish prophylactic measures in patients that have an increased risk of developing bowel ischaemia after standard infra-renal EVAR.

Medical Literature Searches -How Many Bibliographic Databases are Needed for Sufficient Retrieval in Medical Topics?

1985 ◽  
Vol 24 (03) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. John
Keyword(s):  
Medical Literature ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Selection Of

SummaryAs many bibliographic services in medicine are offered, literature searches in eight databases at DIMDI were performed to find out which database is most important in medicine. The distribution of publications from members of the medical faculty of Frankfurt University was examined. No save prediction is possible as to which database will yield most articles. Overlapping from different databases is often rather low. The selection of an appropriate database mix for sufficient recall and in a cost-effective manner.is a task for an experienced searcher.

A Review on Big Data Analytics in Business

2018 ◽  
pp. 210-214
Author(s):  
Manbir Sandhu ◽  
Purnima, Anuradha Saini
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Data Streaming ◽  
Huge Amount ◽  
Business Units ◽  
Enormous Amount ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Heath Care ◽  
Data Analytic

Big data is a fast-growing technology that has the scope to mine huge amount of data to be used in various analytic applications. With large amount of data streaming in from a myriad of sources: social media, online transactions and ubiquity of smart devices, Big Data is practically garnering attention across all stakeholders from academics, banking, government, heath care, manufacturing and retail. Big Data refers to an enormous amount of data generated from disparate sources along with data analytic techniques to examine this voluminous data for predictive trends and patterns, to exploit new growth opportunities, to gain insight, to make informed decisions and optimize processes. Data-driven decision making is the essence of business establishments. The explosive growth of data is steering the business units to tap the potential of Big Data to achieve fueling growth and to achieve a cutting edge over their competitors. The overwhelming generation of data brings with it, its share of concerns. This paper discusses the concept of Big Data, its characteristics, the tools and techniques deployed by organizations to harness the power of Big Data and the daunting issues that hinder the adoption of Business Intelligence in Big Data strategies in organizations.

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