PubMed Database
PubMed Database

PubMed is a database that is searchable by the general public. There is a good deal of information in it available for free. However, some articles are hidden behind paywalls.

PubMed is a database that is searchable by the general public. There is a good deal of information in it available for free. However, some articles are hidden behind paywalls.

RaeAnna Jeffers

To get to the paywalled content, try locating the title and author at a library near you by clicking this button, entering the article’s title, author, and your zip code.

*Note: PubMed is not the only medical database you can find guidelines in. You will need access to others through a library that offers access.

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Find title at your local library

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`PubMed Database Link`⁠

Searching for practice guidelines in PubMed:

1. Search your topic in the search box.

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2. When the results page opens, scroll down a little until you see the button indicated here:

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3. A box of options will open. Make sure you select the “article type” button on the left. Then click the box next to “practice guideline”.

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4. You will now be navigated back to the results page.

You may refine your search by adding keywords, adjusting the date range, and applying other filters/limiters located on the left side of your screen.

A word on the free full text limiter/filter:

When you click the free full text will not show you all that is indexed on your topic and parameters. It only pulls free versions. That means you may not have the latest research and recommendations published. Instead, leave off the free full text limiter and run your search. Then find the best, most relevant resources to answer your question. If you cannot get access, click the button below to enter your title and find a local library that can grant you access.

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