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DBTH Library - Evidence Search Request Form

Use this form to request a search for evidence on a topic. Any fields marked with * have to be filled in.

Today's Date*
Your name*
Library card number
(If you're not a library member, get in touch and join asap please)
Your contact number*
Your email address*
Department*
Staff Group*
If Other, please specify
When do you need the information?*
(10 working days is our regular timescale, but if it's urgent - let us know)
Why do you need the information? (pick as many as applicable)*
- Clinical Decision Making
- Management / Knowledge Management Decisions
- Third Patient Information
- Research / Education / Professional Development
- Other - please state below
If it's for a course you're on, we probably can't carry out the search for you, BUT we can train you to search effectively - please get in touch to arrange a training session.
Other reason for search
What would you like us to search for?*
As much information as possible please, although we'll contact you to clarify anything unclear
Any other information
Please let us know anything you think might be helpful to our searchers - articles you already know of, terminology that might be helpful, etc.
How many articles are you hoping for?
- Less than 20
- 20 - 50
- 50 - 100
- More
- Don't know
Lots of results can be overwhelming, so we can refine them to the 'best', although you might miss some useful articles if we weed out too many.
How far back would you like us to search?
Age range (if applicable)
Human or Animal studies?
Some articles may cover animals rather than humans - let us know if you'd like us to filter out those studies.
How would you like your results formatted?
- Bibliographic list
- Must know/Should know/Could know
Bibliographic list - Results presented in a hierarchy of evidence quality OR Must know/Should know/Could know - Results filtered and arranged in order of their likely value in answering your enquiry. If you don't choose, we'll use our best judgement.
Language
All searches will be limited to English unless otherwise noted
How would you like to receive your results?
- Email (with hyperlinks to articles if available)
- Collect from Library
- By post

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DBTH Library - Evidence Search Request Form

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