ACAP Pathfinder: Psychological Science

Evidence-based or practice-based information sources can be found from the library catalogue (MultiSearch), the library's A-Z Databases and from search indexes outside the library. The figure here outlines the level and quality of the types of content that can be used as evidence-based sources.

For a more detailed look at using evidence-based information see the following publication by the NHMRC: Identifying the evidence Recommendations made in guidelines should be informed by well-conducted systematic reviews.

Source: University of SA, https://guides.library.unisa.edu.au/SystematicReviews

Add the following terms to an Advanced Search: "systematic review" OR "meta-analysis" OR "random* controlled trial" OR cohort.

Or use the Refine Results menu to filter the search by Methodology.

Filter searches by systematic review, meta-analysis, randomised controlled trial or cohort study within the Key Resources listed on the first page of this guide such as : PsycInfo (via EBscoHost), PubMed, Elsevier Science Direct, ProQuest, Sage or see more via the list below: