Module 3 - Post 3

The search in google was by far the easiest when searching for obesity and infants and breastfeeding, the results were clear and factual, I was excited to see so many that were relevant to what I wanted to know. The same information is probably also found in PubMed but I would have to search longer for the quick information I would need. The guideline index was the least helpful, it was harder to decipher. Again I use bookmarked journals such as the American Academy of Family Physicians and the University of Michigan Health Website. Context relevant information might be helpful, but it would take time to learn and right now I need to use the searches that are the quickest.

Module 3 - Post 2

I used EndNote and would say that I understand the benefits of using this reference manager but it will take a lot more practice to figure the ins and outs. I can actually use EndNote and search PubMed and then save the search in a new library. I had a harder time trying to import any references that I first looked at in the PubMed website. In the future I hope to explore all of the parts of this system because it can be used as a reference tool in the clinical setting but will take more time than I have right now! I am glad I learned the basics of using it.

Module 3 - Post 1

My clinical problem was obesity AND infants AND breastfeeding. The index did help me to search for these results. The readings helped in learning how to narrow the search. The search it
self was not too hard, but I would not use this in a clinical setting. I use "google" mostly along with different electronic journals that I have bookmarked. To use this in clinical practice would be too time consuming, often while I am in the room I will google and then print results for the patient or allow them to read the information with me in the room. An index search would not work in the amount of time I have for teaching. The tool is good for doing general research.