PDS EBM Assignment

EBM: Finding the best evidence using PubMed

All students are required to:

  1. Complete & submit one search strategy to a librarian for analysis, using the below form. This will allow you to test your ability to find good evidence regarding a clinical question, and to receive feedback about your search.

    This assignment should be completed using PubMed. To help you develop good database search skills for this assignment, you should consider one of the following:


  2. Complete and print out the therapy or diagnosis EBM worksheet found at the bottom of the PDS 4/EBM Assignment/Online Calculators and Worksheets (http://www.med.wisc.edu/education/md/curriculum/ebm/online-calculators-and-worksheets/579) page. Turn this in to the PDS office by 5 PM on March 19th.
the search assignment

Enter your name and email:

Name A value is required.
Email A value is required.Invalid format.

I learned how to use PubMed (enter all that apply):

Watching the video PICO to RCT
Attending an Ebling Library PDS session (2/28, 3/1, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4)
Using an online PubMed tutorial from PubMed
Working one-on-one with a librarian
Other, please specify:

For the most efficient assistance from the librarian, enter a PICO question:

(Problem/Patient)
(Intervention)
(Comparison)
(Outcome)

Access PubMed.

  • Utilize the MeSH database to find appropriate terminology.
  • Use the Clinical Queries feature, which filters your search to retrieve high-quality studies. Enter your terms into the search box, then select the appropriate Category and Scope from the drop-down menus and select SEARCH.
  • You may ignore the Systematic Reviews and Medical Genetics columns.
  • You must select “See All” (at the bottom of your results preview) or your search history will not be recorded.
  • If necessary, use Limits to narrow your search by categories such as date range, age groups, subsets such as AIM/Core Clinical Journals, etc.

When you are happy with the results, enter the search history.

  • Click on the Advanced Search link, and copy & paste your search history into the box below.

Enter your search history:
A value is required.

Enter the set number which retrieved the best results (from the SEARCH HISTORY).

A value is required. Example: Set #11

From your search results, copy and paste the citation you chose for your assignment.

Citation:
A value is required.

You will receive a critique of your search strategy by email.

getting help

Chris Hooper-Lane - 263-9324 or chooper at library.wisc.edu
OR
Laura Zakowski, MD - 263-2903 or zakowski@facstaff.wisc.edu

Page last updated: February 20, 2012
Questions or suggestions? Contact Rhonda Sager