Searching EBSCO Databases: CINAHL, PsycInfo, & Global Health: Basic Search

All EBSCOhost databases have the same basic search bar. The database defaults to an advanced search, so to switch to a basic search click "basic search" on the right above the search bar. For a broad overview search, type terms into the search bar. For phrases, use single or double quotation marks around the phrase. EBSCOhost databases also have a predictive text feature in the search function. When you begin to type in a search phrase, automatic suggestions will appear underneath. This can be useful in finding other applicable or more specific search terms. 

An example of a broad search term that would be applicable for a basic search and general information gathering is the phrase "nursing education." With the basic search function, you would be able to gain a preliminary understanding of the topic. If a more detailed search is required, the advanced search function can be used.

Press enter or click the magnifying glass icon to view results.

If you need to change databases, click on the database name above the search bar to view your options. 

CINAHL, APA PsycInfo, and Global Health offer a few filters to choose from on their basic search pages. For more advanced filters and search options, visit their advanced search pages.

Select "Full text" or "Linked full text" below the search bar to return results where the full text is available within the database. Note that UNC Libraries has access to many other resources, so if you select this you may miss things that you could access elsewhere in our collections.

Select "Peer reviewed" to return results from peer reviewed sources (as coded by the database).

Select the "All time" dropdown to choose a date filter (past year, past 5 years, past 10 years).