Posted: February 15th, 2023

DNP/701 v2

Nursing Resources Worksheet
In this assignment you will explore various resources used in locating biostatistics and scholarly background information for nursing-specific problems in the field of epidemiology. Example resources include individual peer-reviewed journals, scholarly databases (e.g., CINHAL), government published reports, published datasets (e.g., hospital injury reports), and demographic data analytics.
Select 3 different resources that nurses can use to locate biostatistics and scholarly background information for nursing-specific problems in epidemiology.
For each resource type, select 5 examples that provide nursing-specific information relevant to the field of epidemiology.
Input the information for each example into the worksheet below. Note: Your completed table should include a total of 15 examples.
Resource Type Name of relevant example Keyword Description Full Description Location
(e.g., URL or Access Point)
EXAMPLE:
Scholarly database CINAHL Complete (Cumulative Index to the Nursing and Allied Health Literature) Database, evidence-based search engine, research tool, nursing journals, full-text available, indexing, searchable references. A scholarly database created by nurses for nurses. This is a definitive research tool for nursing and allied health professionals. With CINAHL, complete users get fast and easy full-text access to top journals, evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons and more.
Full text for 1,400 journals indexed in CINAHL database; indexing for more than 5,400 journals. Searchable cited references for more than 1,500 journals. Full text dating back to 1937. For than 4.8 million records. Access through UOPX Library through EBSCO host search.
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Scholarly databases:
CINAHL Complete (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature) – As you mentioned, this is a definitive research tool for nursing and allied health professionals that indexes over 5,400 journals. It provides full-text access to top nursing journals and evidence-based care sheets. Access through most academic institution libraries.
PubMed – A free search tool accessing medical literature and life science journals. It indexes over 30 million citations and abstracts for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Useful for searching nursing-related epidemiological studies. Can access through any internet connection.
Cochrane Library – An independent medical research organization that produces high-quality systematic reviews and protocols of randomized controlled trials important to healthcare decision-making. Includes the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, ideal for evidence-based practice in nursing. Can access through most academic institution libraries.
Government/organization published reports:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Publishes a wide range of epidemiological reports on topics like chronic disease, infectious disease, injury, reproductive health and more. Provides data and statistics for the U.S. and globally. Freely available at cdc.gov.
World Health Organization (WHO) – Produces global health reports, statistics, and guidelines on priority health issues. Topics include communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, health systems, and health through the life course. Data and reports available at who.int.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – U.S. medical research agency that publishes data and findings from clinical trials, genetic and genomic research, and global health studies. Relevant nursing topics covered. Can search nih.gov.
Published datasets:
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) – Developed through federal-state-industry partnerships and sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Contains U.S. hospital inpatient, ambulatory surgery, and emergency department data. Registration required to access.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) – A program of studies assessing health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S. Includes health measurements, laboratory tests, questionnaires, and physical exams. Can access public data files at cdc.gov/nchs.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) – The nation’s premier system of health-related telephone surveys that collect state data about U.S. residents regarding their health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services. Access state health data at cdc.gov/brfss.

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