Evidence-based sources
The content in these resources focuses on synthesis, summary, guideline, and review evidence to support clinical decision making.
- Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making, including Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Cochrane Clinical Answers.
Watch a short introduction to searching the Cochrane Library:
- Trip Medical DatabaseTrip is a clinical search engine to help you find high-quality research evidence to support practice and/or care. It also searches other content types including images, videos, patient information leaflets, educational courses and news. Free-to access website. (Trip Pro is not available from the University, but is available via NHS Open Athens. Ask your placement library for information about Trip Pro)
Watch a short introduction to TRIP Medical Database:
- NICE Guidelines
Guidelines developed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Evidence-based recommendations developed by independent committees, including professionals and lay members, and consulted on by stakeholders. Free-to access website. - SIGN GuidelinesGuidelines developed by the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. SIGN produce evidence-based, collaboratively developed clinical guidelines. Free-to access website.
- NIHR EvidenceNIHR Evidence is a curated collection of healthcare research and resources, in order to enhance patient care through evidence-based insights. The website has links to the original studies and creates an additional plain English version. Good for practicing critical appraisal skills.