Links to three suggested databases for the case study project follow. This page also contains videos and search tips to help you use the databases effectively. If you need assistance developing your search strategy, review this helpful handout or don't hesitate to contact your librarian.
PubMed is provided by the National Library of Medicine covering the fields of Nursing, Anesthesia, Medicine and Health Professions. Click on the "Get it @ Bryan" button for access to full text (if available) or the article request form.
Quickly determine publishing trends, key authors and institutions, and journals that have published articles on a topic. Over 21,000 peer-reviewed journals and 134,000 books are covered, with 17.2 million open-access records containing full-text links, across multiple disciplines
Bryan Fusion is a single simple entry point for searching the Bryan Library's resources, including all article databases, ebooks and the Library's book catalog. Bryan Fusion is an EBSCO product, so all EBSCO features are available (limits, individual login, full-text article options).
Tip 1: Consider all possible terms
Spell out abbreviations and consider alternate spellings, common names, etc. For example, you might search for venous thrombosis / DVT / deep vein thrombosis, or pathology / pathogenesis.
Combine the search terms and synonyms for each concept with OR. Then connect each individual concept with AND. For example: (venous thrombosis OR DVT OR deep vein thrombosis) AND (pathology OR pathogenesis)
Several databases are suggested for this project because each database will have slightly different journal coverage. For example, the journal Sonography is not indexed (searchable) in PubMed, but it can be found in Web of Science. You'll find the most information if you search in a few places!
This video demonstrates how to best use Web of Science for your capstone case study project.
Run time: 2:50 | Last updated: July 2025
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This video demonstrates how to best use PubMed for your capstone case study project.
Run time: 3:21 | Last updated: July 2025
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This video provides a general overview of how to search Fusion. If you need suggestions on how to search for articles specifically for your case study paper, feel free to contact your librarian.
Run time: 4:45 | Last updated: April 2025
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