Tips on general use and operators for a range of health science databases:
Database search tips [PDF, 1.43MB]
Use the concept grid worksheet to assist in developing your search strategy:
Search strategy concept grid [DOCX, 13kB]
Sample concept grid [PDF, 82kB]
The record of search strategy can be used to document the search terms used, limits applied, databases searched and number of results retrieved:
Record of search strategy [DOCX, 14kB]
Sample record of search strategy [PDF, 73kB]