Databases and tutorials
Recommended Databases
These are a small selection of recommended databases useful for public health, epidemiology and health information management.
- MEDLINE (Ovid) 1946 -Citations and abstracts from biomedicine also covers much of the literature in biology and biochemistry, as well as fields such as molecular evolution.
- CINAHLAuthoritative database for nursing and allied health.
- Cochrane LibraryPre-appraised database including systematic reviews of the effects of health care treatments or interventions.
- Informit HealthIncludes research articles, reports and case studies of practical support to anyone studying or working in therapeutic, diagnostic and preventative health roles.
Database tutorials
Learn advanced search techniques using both Subject Headings and key search terms. Click image below to access tutorial.
This type of searching is also applicable to Embase, PsycINFO & AMED although these databases use different Subject Heading systems with differing functionality.
- How to use the Cochrane LibraryContains various search tips including online video tutorials
Google Scholar searches scholarly literature across all areas of research. Learn how to set up Google Scholar preferences to find items held by La Trobe University Library when you are searching off campus.
- PubMed tutorialIncludes interactive tutorial by Duke University
- PubMed Online TrainingVarious tutorials from U.S. National Library of Medicine.