An experimental search strategy retrieves more precise results than PubMed and Google for questions about medical interventions

Objective. We compared the precision of a search strategy designed specifically to retrieve randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews of RCTs with search strategies designed for broader purposes.Methods. We designed an experimental search strategy that automatically revised searches...

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Main Authors: Robert G. Badgett, Daniel P. Dylla, Susan D. Megison, E Glynn Harmon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-04-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/913.pdf