To complete this analysis, you will: Fully perform the five formal steps of the case analysis methodology we discussed in class and read about in our textbook while leveraging the knowledge you have g
Your PICOT question is appropriately stated, I revised it a little: In the senior citizens (P), how does receiving the influenza vaccine (I) compared with not receiving the vaccine (C) affect the rates of pneumonia (O) within the season of flu (T)?
Walden library offers some great tips on search terms. I have copied them below. https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/healthevidence/clinicalquestion
Once you've developed a PICOT question, it's time to find keywords or search terms that you can use in the Library databases to find articles relevant to your question.
Here are a few strategies that will help you turn each aspect of your topic into relevant search terms:
Brainstorm synonyms
Expand out acronyms
Look at subjects
Brainstorm synonyms
For each aspect of your topic, think of other words or phrases that have a similar meaning. For example, some synonyms for hand sanitizers could be:
hand rubs
hand disinfection
Expand out acronyms
If your topic includes acronyms, like NICU, you'll want to search using both the acronym and the actual phrase:
NICU OR Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Look at subjects
Most of the Library databases assign articles or other resources subjects based on the main topics covered in that item. These subjects make great search terms, since they will help you search for the terms the database uses to categorize your topic.
Here is an example of how to find subjects in the CINAHL Plus with Full Text database:
Once you are in the database, enter an aspect of your topic in the first search box. For example:
Hand Sanitizers
Then run your search by clicking on the Search button.
Note: This search is just to help you identify relevant subjects, so you don't want to add additional search terms or limits to your search.
Under the citation information for each result, look at the Subjects area to determine which subjects best fit your topic. For this topic, a few promising subjects are: Handwashing Standards, Handwashing Equipment and Supplies, Antiinfective Agents, and Cross Infection Prevention and Control.
To learn more about picking and combining appropriate search terms, please see our guides:
Keyword Searching: Keyword Search Strategy
Guide: Keyword Searching: Boolean
Thanks,
Dr. Sullivan
Walden Library (n.d.) Search terms. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/library/healthevidence/clinicalquestion
