Databases

The NHS provides access to a range of specialist databases – listed below. Getting the best search results from a database is easier if you have been trained to use all of the different features such as limits and filters – our knowledge specialists are on hand to give tailored 1:1 or group online support and training. Email [email protected] to request training at your convenience.

The easiest way to access all of the databases is via the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub - the databases are listed at the bottom of the first page under ‘In-depth searching’ and you’ll need to sign in with your OpenAthens account using the yellow bar at the top.

AMED – Allied and Complementary Medicine Database

Subject areas: complementary medicine, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, palliative care and rehabilitation.

BNI – British Nursing Index

Subject areas: nursing and midwifery.

CINAHL – Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature

Subject areas: nursing, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics.

EMBASE

Subject areas: pharmacy and toxicology, general medicine, medical technology and biochemistry.

EMCARE

Subject areas: nursing (administration, management and education), occupational health, physical therapies, nutrition and dietetics.

HMIC

Subject areas: health service policy, management and administration, with an emphasis on the NHS (searches Department of Health Library and Information Services and the King’s Fund database).

Medline

Subject areas: general medicine, biosciences, pharmacy, dentistry and nursing.

PsycINFO

Subject areas: psychology, psychiatry, mental health.

Social Policy and Practice

Subject areas: public health, equality and diversity, workforce development, social work and social care, climate change and the environment, law.

TRIP Pro

Subject areas: general medicine focussing on high quality, evidence-based sources.