KEMH Medical Library: Request a Literature Search

Request a search for literature on a specific topic 

Request a Literature Search

WNHS staff can ask the Library for a search for relevant literature on a specific topic via the above online form.

Please provide your personal details and information on the following aspects as outlined below:

Type of search

• The request can be for information/case studies on a specific clinical problem to inform your clinical decision. If such information is required ASAP please phone the Library: 6458 1499
• You may simply require a few recent & relevant citations on a clinical problem /research topic - please indicate this on the form.
• Alternatively you may require a more extensive / systematic search of the literature - please indicate this.

Search Topic / keywords

• A clear description of the clinical decision / problem / research topic will help the librarian to search more effectively.
• Any keywords and synonyms (particularly for technical terms) you provide will also help.
• If possible/desirable, provide the citations for a couple of key references on the topic. 

Restricted to...

• If you are interested in only a specific age range of the clients, gender etc. that is not obvious from the topic description please state this.
• Restrictions could also include type of study (e.g. systematic reviews, RCT etc.)

Other points to note

• The date range for the retrieved references (search back to what year) if this is important.
• The accepted languages. 
• The date by which you require the completed literature search.
• The completed literature search will comprise a Word document of references with links that may take you to the full-text.
• Please indicate if you would also like the EndNote library of these references.