Rapid Evidence Assessments: Identify Databases

Select a 3-5 databases that cover subjects relevant to your research question. 

Consult the librarian or faculty mentor if you're unsure which databases to select. 

Note databases used in similar systematic reviews

If publishing your REA, note databases selected in systematic reviews published by target journal

Medline is the most common database for healthcare systematic reviews. It is the premier database for medical literature. 

Medline = Pubmed ~ More or less! Select either Medline EBSCO or Medline Ovid or PubMed and search it consistently for your REA.