Part 1 of this video series looks at how to search for quality information using Discovery.
It covers the basics of searching and using Discovery to create a basic and advanced search.
Please note: although the examples used in this video are based on Public Health topics, the advice given and the searching technique can be applied to any health discipline.
Video Presentation - Part 1:
The slides which are used during this video presentation are below.
Part 2 of this video series looks at searching for quality information in the subject databases.
It covers advanced and structured searching in the online health databases.
If you haven’t already done so, you might also find it useful to watch part 1 which looks at the basics of searching and using Discovery.
Please note: although the examples used in this video are based on Public Health topics, the advice given and the searching technique can be applied to any health discipline.
Video Presentation - Part 2:
The slides which are used during this video presentation are below.
Use Discovery - input your topic or the details of a journal article to search across most of the Library's resources
They are:
Databases are specialist search engines that search for quality information, such as journals articles, in specific subject areas.
The databases below are listed in order of relevance for your subject. Hover over the icons to see what help is available.
For help searching the databases contact your Health and Social Care information team. Details on the Home page
Please note that all databases are provided for educational use only
Evidence Based Practice is about using the best available evidence on the effectiveness of healthcare interventions as a basis for professional decision making in practice. The evidence from the research should be used in conjunction with clinician expertise and patient choice. For information and resources for Evidence Based Practice, see the Evidence Based Practice LibGuide.
We offer a tutorial service to help with searching the specialist databases on your topic. 
To request a tutorial with a Health Librarian please click on the booking button below:
Please note:
1. Tutorials can be booked 2 weeks in advance.
2. The tutorials are for 1 hour.
3. Tutorials are offered via Microsoft Teams and face to face on campus (please check the directions section to see if face-to-face is available for your chosen time).
4. At busy times of year the appointments may get booked up very quickly so may not always be available. Keep an eye on the online booking page: https://libguides.tees.ac.uk/tutorials/health - you will see if there are any cancellations, and when more appointments are added. The appointments are only visible 2 weeks ahead, so each weekday more may get released (depending on availability).
Please note:
For help with academic writing and skills see the Learning and Development team: https://libguides.tees.ac.uk/tutorials/literature
The following guides will help you to develop your skills in finding journal articles:
The following guides will help you to develop your skills in searching the literature for evidence based practice
Grey literature is material which is not usually published through normal channels. Examples of grey literature include: government reports, theses, conference papers and abstracts, discussion papers, newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, best practice documents, guidelines and protocols.
The helpsheet below details the best sources to use to find grey literature in the area of health and social care.
Public Health England have also compiled an index of grey literature and the link to this is below.
Have you found a useful resource that we do not have access to? Undergraduate students doing their final assessment projects/dissertations, postgraduate students and staff are eligible for inter library loans. See the Inter Library Loan LibGuide for more information.
