Search health databases
Learn how to use the major health databases to find the best available evidence for your research
Using PsycINFO:
PsycINFO includes records for peer-reviewed journals, books, book chapters, and theses. Coverage extends beyond psychology to include selected material from related disciplines such as medicine, law, social work, neuroscience, and business.
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PsycINFOCovers journals, books, and book chapters in psychology from the 1800s to the present.
PsycINFO search steps:
PsycINFO video series
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Searching PsycINFO on the OVID platformThis video demonstrates how to use PsychINFO, and is also useful for learning Medline, as they both use the same Ovid platform).
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PsycINFO: Field codes 1: the Thesaurus of Indexing Terms (3.55 mins)This video introduces you to PsycINFO's Thesaurus of indexing terms and shows you how it works.
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PsycINFO: Field Codes 2: Titles, Abstracts, Textwords & Multiple Fields (8.28 mins)This video shows you how to search some additional fields to extend your Thesaurus searching.
Additional resources
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PsycINFO field codes full listA complete list of PsychINFO field codes as required on the Ovid platform
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PsycINFO complete guideA comprehensive guide to using PsycINFO effectively for your literature searches
- Last Updated: Dec 17, 2020 9:00 AM
- URL: https://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/searchinghealthdatabases
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