Updated literature search protocols

The new edition of literature search protocols for NHS researchers is now available from http://tinyurl.com/nzo7tbl

They comprise
·         Search planning form using PICO
·         List of alternatives to PICO
·         Suggested list of core and recommended sources of information
·         Checklist of key search techniques
·         Checklist of what to include documenting a search 

The appendices include
·         Full details of core and recommended resources including coverage and how to access
·         Further list of subject specific databases 
·         List of search discovery tools such as Pubmed Re-miner

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