Carolyn Dennison, MA, MLIS, AHIP Science & Technology Librarian University of Hawaii at Manoa Library

Carolyn Dennison, MA, MLIS, AHIP Science & Technology Librarian University of Hawaii at Manoa Library

Topics Searching Tips Newspaper articles Peer-reviewed articles Subject headings Best practices Statistical data resources

Searching Tips Identify terms describing your topic Patient, Population, Problem Intervention Comparison Outcome Identify synonymous terms to include in your searches Example: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin- Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, NIDDM Solution? Use subject headings if available Use truncation to search for word stems Hawaii* will find Hawaii, Hawaiian, Hawaiians

Searching: Newspaper Articles Newspapers in Hawaii LibGuide http://bit.ly/hi_newspapers Honolulu Star-Advertiser Index http://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/go.php?c=3706693 TIP: Check off the full-text box. Community names are unique and may NOT consistently be mentioned in newspaper articles. Hawaii Pacific Journal Index http://guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu/go.php?c=3706683

Searching: Peer-Reviewed PubMed Most journals are either peer-reviewed or referred. Check the journal's editorial policies or ask the publisher. CINAHL Able to limit to peer-reviewed journals. Keep in mind that CINAHL more than just journal articles.

Searching: Subject Headings Controlled vocabulary Standardized terms describing concepts, diseases, conditions, etc. Takes the guesswork out of searching Example: Nurse Administrators Other titles : Nurse Executives or Nurse Managers

Searching: PubMed with MeSH Incorporate Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) into your search Use MeSH subheadings epidemiology manpower mortality statistics & numerical data supply & distribution Help? See Getting the Most Out of PubMed Medline Guide (http://bit.ly/15id5sq)

Searching: CINAHL with Headings Incorporate CINAHL Headings into your search Use subheadings epidemiology manpower mortality statistics & numerical data supply & distribution Help? See Getting the Most Out of CINAHL Guide (http://bit.ly/19kdkru)

Searching: Incidence v. Prevelence Incidence PubMed: The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. CINAHL: The number of new cases of a disease or the rate at which a new event occurs in a defined population during a given time period. General only; consider /epidemiology with specific disease or event. Prevalence PubMed: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. CINAHL: Total number of cases of a disease or event in a defined population during a specified time period. General only; prefer /epidemiology with specific disease or event.

What About Best Practices? Possible search terms Guideline* Best practice* Good practice* Guidance

Statistics Health Statistics Subject Guide See http://bit.ly/uhmlib_healthstats Selected key resources for Hawaii Selected key resources for the United States Tips Identify the census tract number and geographical boundaries for your community Use the census tract number to find socio-economic and demographic information

Statistical Resources: Local Go to Health Statistics Guide By Location Local http://bit.ly/uhmlib_health_stats Hawaii State Dept. of Health, Data & Statistics Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Hawaii Health Data Warehouse Hawaii Health Matters Hawaii Health Survey Summary Data of Reportable Diseases Vital Statistics Hawaii Census Data Center on the Family Data Center

Census Data Identify the geographic location Census tract numbers Note: Census Bureau has defined locations for smaller/larger areas Note: Your neighborhood may be made up of more than one census tract Gather data for the geographic location

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Click on + to zoom in Click on the area for its profile

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How does your census tract compare?

Statistical Resources: National Go to Health Statistics Guide By Location National http://bit.ly/uhmlib_healthstats U.S. Census Bureau for demographic statistics American Fact Finder U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Healthy People 2020 Health related statistics are available from various pages from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics

From Healthy People 2020 > Tools & Resources > County Data Resources (scroll to the bottom to link to this site)

Cultural Resources Nursing Guide http://bit.ly/uhmlib_nursing Web Links Cultural Resources

Reminders about statistics Is there a specific agency or organization that collects data for your community, ethnic group, socioeconomic issue, or health issue? Example: American Diabetes Association May not find data if the number of respondents is too small where people could identify individual respondents Know your geographic area How geographic areas are defined depends on the agency or organization collecting the data. For example, census tracts are not the same as school districts.

Citing References in APA Format Nursing Guide http://bit.ly/uhmlib_nursing Organizing and Citing Standard examples Other resources to check for help APA Style Blog How to Cite Something You Found on a Website in APA Style

Need More Help? Library Guides Getting the Most Out of CINAHL http://bit.ly/19kdkru Getting the Most Out of PubMed Medline http://bit.ly/15id5sq Health Statistics http://bit.ly/uhmlib_health_stats Carolyn Dennison 956-2541; cdenniso@hawaii.edu Science & Technology Reference Desk (UHM Library) Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm; 956-8263; sciref@hawaii.edu