These 'independent' databases are NOT included in OneSearch and must be searched individually. They tend to be more specialized so review the summary for a better understanding of what each entails.
Includes the most current, evidence-based therapeutic information and non-prescription therapy for most common conditions, with cross-referenced drug tables and algorithms. Includes CPS Drug Information, critical updates such as warnings, advisories, and drug shortages; and useful tools such as medical calculators, Clin-Info, Pill Identifier and Lexi-Interact drug interaction checker.
For the complete list of databases RRC subscribes to, check out A-Z List of Databases.
These featured databases are included in OneSearch, however, you can select to search them independently.
Why use these links instead of OneSearch?
Using the links below, and searching an EbscoHost database individually - outside of OneSearch, may allow you to access limiters that you won't typically see in OneSearch. (E.g. CINAHL and MEDLINE - you can search by MeSH.)
CINAHL Plus provides full-text access to more than 750 nursing and allied health journals and more than 6 million records overall. Additional materials include evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and continuing education models.
The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases containing high quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. Includes systematic reviews, trial reports, and data-driven answers to clinical questions.
JBI, now available through Ovid Emcare Nursing full-Text Plus, provides evidence-based healthcare information to help inform clinical practice, study, and research. Includes systematic reviews, recommended practices, evidence summaries, best practice information sheets, and more. (Note: Formerly Joanna Briggs Institute)
Access to a full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Offers an extensive collection articles, journals, open access publications, and e-books on a variety of topics for researchers, students, teachers, and professionals. Subject areas include physical sciences and engineering, life sciences, health sciences, and social sciences and humanities.
For the complete list of databases RRC subscribes to, check out A-Z List of Databases.
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