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