Integrative Nursing

The UA Libraries license hundreds of general and specialized databases that can help you find scholarly articles and clinical information. The major databases you will use include PubMed, CINAHL and Embase, which all cover many aspects of integrative health. 

The sections below contain resources to help you get started with each of these databases. For help with database searching, please contact Maribeth!

PubMed

For help getting started with PubMed, the tutorials below provide a great introduction. Search the MeSH heading database for "Complementary Therapies" for a robust list of possibilities. 

• Using PubMed in Evidence Based Practice (self paced, ~ 15 minutes)

• Using MeSH to Build Better PubMed Searches (3:02)

• Using the PubMed Advanced Search Builder (2:26)

• Tips for using PubMed (pdf)

CINAHL

CINAHL stands for the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. CINAHL has a large collection of nursing journals, so it's a great place to find nursing literature. Search the CINAHL Subject Headings for "Alternative Therapies" for a list of possibilities.

The tutorials below can help you get started:

• Basic Searching with CINAHL (3:18)

• Advanced Searching with CINAHL (3:36)

• Using CINAHL/MESH Headings in CINAHL (3:32)

Embase

Embase has a wealth of journals that are not all covered by PubMed or CINAHL, and is particularly strong in coverage of integrative therapies, drugs, and medical devices. To get started with Embase, see the resources below:

• Embase Quick Guide (print)

• There is a list of short Embase video tutorials in the Embase help section. I suggest the following

  • ​Getting Started (3:38)

  • Designing Our Search, Step 1 (3:08)

  • Using PICO (2:03)