LibGuides: Nursing : Cochrane Library

Cochrane Library

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A collection of high-quality, independent, systematic reviews to aid in evidence based healthcare practice.
What is the Cochrane Library (video) This short video gives you a short overview of the Cochrane Library.

Help using the Cochrane Libraries

Basics of Searching the Cochrane Library Short video on the basics of searching the Cochrane Library. From Alisa Mizikar, Witt librarian.
Navigating the Cochrane Library Homepage Video from the makers of the Cochrane Library.
Searching the Cochrane Library Video from the makers of the Cochrane Library
Additional help from Cochrane can be found at the Cochrane Library Training Hub

The Cochrane Library allows you to search and access:

Cochrane Reviews

-- "A systematic review attempts to identify, appraise and synthesize all the empirical evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer a specific research question. Researchers conducting systematic reviews use explicit, systematic methods that are selected with a view aimed at minimizing bias, to produce more reliable findings to inform decision making." https://www.cochranelibrary.com/about/about-cochrane-reviews
Controlled Trials

-- A searchable database of selected, randomized controlled trials. These are original research.
Clinical Answers

--"Cochrane Clinical Answers (CCAs) provide a readable, digestible, clinically focused entry point to rigorous research from Cochrane Reviews. They are designed to be actionable and to inform point-of-care decision-making." https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cca/about

While searching the Cochrane Library, you may also find Cochrane Protocols, Editorials, and Special Collections.