Strategies for Searching the Internet for Orthopedic Surgeons: Tips and Tricks

Authors

Fatih Küçükdurmaz, MD, Assist. Prof. Dr., Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, TurkeyFollow
Terry Whipple, MD, American Self, Plastic Surgery and Orthopedics, Richmond VirginiaFollow
Murat Bozkurt, MD, Prof.Dr., Orthopedics and Traumatology, Chairman, Yıldırım Beyazit UniversityFollow
Daniel G. Kipnis, MSI, Center for Teaching and Learning, Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter or Section

Publication Date

7-2015

Comments

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Abstract

Internet provides access to large amounts of information quickly, provides a flexible learning platform, and is easily accessible from anywhere, especially with new technologies. Web-based search engines and bibliographic databases, have already become part of a doctor's everyday life. However, even well-published researchers often fail to appreciate the background knowledge required to conduct a good literature search on the internet. Using the right techniques can improve the ability to search for relevant information This chapter briefly outlines the internet as an information resources such as Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Cochrane for orthopedic surgeons. Also the subsequent sections of the chapter offers combining search engines tips and tricks for a best search that orthopedic surgeons can use to improve their use of web-based information and learning resources.

Recommended Citation

Küçükdurmaz, MD, Fatih; Whipple, MD, Terry; Bozkurt, MD, Murat; and Kipnis, MSI, Daniel G., "Strategies for Searching the Internet for Orthopedic Surgeons: Tips and Tricks" (2015). Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations. Paper 39.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/aisrpubs/39