Databases

The UpToDate mobile app is now available at no cost to all of OHSU. Use the steps below to add UpToDate to your mobile device: You must first set up a personal username and login with UpToDate:  http://www-uptodate-com.liboff.ohsu.edu/login-register.  This is the same username and account used to track CME. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Search the App Store for “UpToDate” and install.  When installation is complete launch the App. At the prompt enter your UpToDate … Read More

The Joanna Briggs Institute evidence-based nursing database, JBI COnNECT +, has recently moved to the Ovid platform andhas a new name, The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database. Within the database you can search for evidence based recommended practices, best practice information sheets, systematic reviews, and more.   It also has ten tools that you can use for appraisal and implementation, quality improvement, and research.  Here are some examples of JBI Connect’s tools:  JBI Journal Club- a tool for storing and appraising articles for journal … Read More

It is now possible to accrue, manage and redeem continuing medical education credits through UpToDate at OHSU. More information on setting up your personal account can be found here. Many of the resources available through the OHSU library can help you earn continuing medical education credits. Look for a post soon on other options for earning CME/CE.

Three Database Trials Currently Active Three database trials are currently active for review and comment.  They are also found listed separately on the Databases LibGuide Trials tab.  The trials will be active through the end of February. PsycTESTS Updated monthly, PsycTESTS is a repository for ready-to-use tests and measures from the APA that features instruments relevant to psychology and related fields, such as psychiatry, education, medicine, business, social work and more.   PsycTESTS Includes: Tests that were originally … Read More

Three database trials are currently active for review and comment.  They are also found listed separately on the Databases LibGuide Trials tab.  The trials will be active through the end of February. PsycTESTS Updated monthly, PsycTESTS is a repository for ready-to-use tests and measures from the APA that features instruments relevant to psychology and related fields, such as psychiatry, education, medicine, business, social work and more.   PsycTESTS Includes: Tests that were originally developed for research and were … Read More

Through careful negotiation the OHSU Library has come to an agreement on a site license for all of our current McGraw-Hill Access databases plus JAMA Evidence and USMLE-Easy. Where previously a limited number of people could access the databases at one time there is now no limit! Databases affected include the ones listed below. AccessAnesthesiology AccessMedicine AccessPharmacy AccessEmergencyMedicine AccessSurgery JAMAevidence USMLE-Easy The OHSU Library strives to provide resources that reflects the current state of knowledge … Read More