Literature Search for Clinical Practice
Objective:
Develop the skills necessary to create literature search strategies that strengthen decision-making through rigorous and systematic access to the best available evidence.
Specific objectives:
To provide an understanding of the main sources of information in the scientific literature on health sciences.
Acquire specific search skills for the major bibliographic databases.
Date:
April 14, 2026.
Location:
Computer Lab, School of Nursing and Physical Therapy.
Speakers:
- Ms. Cristina Lugones Sánchez. Nurse at the Research Unit of the Salamanca Primary Care Administration (APISAL).
- Mr. José Ángel Maderuelo Fernández. GAP Team Coordinator. Member of the Research Unit of the Salamanca Primary Care Administration. APISAL.
Program:
| Course Date | Schedule | Content | Instructor |
| 14-04-2026 | 16:30 – 20:30 | 1. Formulating clinical questions. Structured using the PICO model.
2. Effective Search Strategies for Biomedical Databases: PubMed, Cochrane, etc. 3. Use of Boolean operators, MESH terms, and clinical filters 4. Tools to assist with evidence search and synthesis.
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Ms. Cristina Lugones Sánchez.
Mr. José Ángel Maderuelo Fernández.
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Enrollment:
REGISTRATION:
(NOTE: HUS personnel not affiliated to IBSAL are advised to register through the GESTION@ training application).
The pre-registration deadline is Sunday, April 12, 2026. You can pre-register individually through our website:
In order to successfully complete the course and receive the relevant certificate, it is necessary to complete 80% of the total program.
Please note that you will only be considered enrolled in the course once you receive the confirmation email, as there is a limit of 5 spots.
Method of selection:
Enrollment in the course will be carried out in strict order of enrollment (in courses with high demand, preference will be given to IBSAL personnel), according to the agreement of the IBSAL Training Commission.
