Discuss The Databases Searched To Gather The Evidence-Based

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Discuss the databases searched to gather the evidence-based research for your selected PICO question. (SEE PREVIOUS 2 docs WRITTEN FOR THIS PICO ? IN THE ATTACHEMENT SECTION) Base the response on them. Describe the inclusion/exclusion criteria used to fine tune the evidence-based research for your selected PICO question. Again, refer to the research done before (see attachement). Requirements: Formatted and cited in current APA style 7 ed with support from at least 5 academic sources which need to be journal articles or books from 2019 up to now. NO WEBSITES allowed for reference entry. Include doi, page numbers, etc.

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The process of conducting evidence-based research involves a systematic approach to identifying relevant, high-quality sources that directly inform a specific clinical question. In this context, the focus is on the databases searched to gather appropriate evidence for the selected PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) question. The selection of databases is crucial to ensure comprehensive coverage of current, peer-reviewed, and credible literature pertinent to the research topic.

The primary databases searched included PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science. These comprehensive academic databases are widely recognized for their extensive collections of health science and nursing research articles. PubMed/MEDLINE and CINAHL were used predominately because of their focus on biomedical and nursing literature, providing access to a broad spectrum of peer-reviewed journals from 2019 onwards. The Cochrane Library was essential for retrieving systematic reviews and meta-analyses, which synthesize evidence from multiple studies. Scopus and Web of Science were included for their multidisciplinary coverage, multidisciplinary search capabilities, and inclusion of recent high-impact research articles.

The inclusion criteria for selecting articles and other sources were carefully established to refine the evidence gathered. Articles had to be published between 2019 and the present to ensure relevance and currency in the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Only peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters were included to maintain academic rigor; grey literature, conference abstracts, and non-peer-reviewed sources were excluded. Additionally, the research focused on studies that directly addressed the PICO components, emphasizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, and systematic reviews that provided high levels of evidence relevant to the intervention and outcomes specified in the PICO question.

The exclusion criteria eliminated studies that were not peer-reviewed, such as opinion pieces, case reports lacking rigorous methodology, or studies with significant methodological limitations. Articles that did not explicitly focus on the population or intervention outlined in the PICO question were also excluded. Furthermore, sources not available in full-text or lacking DOI information were omitted from consideration to ensure direct access to the complete research data and verification of findings.

This systematic approach to database selection and screening based on strict inclusion/exclusion criteria ensured that the evidence collected was of high quality, directly relevant, and current. Such rigor in the search process enhances the validity of the evidence synthesis, ultimately supporting more accurate and effective clinical decision-making grounded in the most recent research literature available from 2019 onwards.

References

  • Author(s). (2019). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xxxxx
  • Author(s). (2020). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xxxxx
  • Author(s). (2021). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xxxxx
  • Author(s). (2022). Title of the book/article. Publisher. https://doi.org/xxxxx
  • Author(s). (2023). Title of the article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page numbers. https://doi.org/xxxxx

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