How to Do an Effective Literature Search? The Use of Push and Pull Strategies

Authors

  • Helena Donato Editora-Associada. Acta Médica Portuguesa. Lisboa. Portugal. Serviço de Documentação. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal.
  • Rui Tato Marinho Editor-Chefe. Acta Médica Portuguesa. Lisboa. Portugal. Serviço de Gastrenterologia e Hepatologia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2068

Abstract

The availability of scientific information is growing exponentially. Healthcare professionals who wish to keep up-to-date with scientific
literature and find the best information should spend their time finding resources that summarize the best available evidence. This
manuscript aims to provide bibliographic research knowledge and skills, to contribute to an increase in the use of e-learning, to “Push
and Pull” correct information and, in other words, to indicate how to deal with information overload.

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Author Biographies

Helena Donato, Editora-Associada. Acta Médica Portuguesa. Lisboa. Portugal. Serviço de Documentação. Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Coimbra. Portugal.

Rui Tato Marinho, Editor-Chefe. Acta Médica Portuguesa. Lisboa. Portugal. Serviço de Gastrenterologia e Hepatologia. Hospital de Santa Maria. Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte. Lisboa. Portugal.

Published

2013-08-30

How to Cite

1.
Donato H, Tato Marinho R. How to Do an Effective Literature Search? The Use of Push and Pull Strategies. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2013 Aug. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];26(4):471-5. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2068

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