The Cochrane Library consists of a series of databases, all of which can be searched together. The following video guides demonstrate how to perform the various elements of a search on Cochrane. They have no soundtrack and none are longer than 60 seconds.
Search for evidence to inform healthcare decisions. Includes access to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Clinical Answers.
Searching the Cochrane Library: Topic Searches
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR)
The CDSR consists of Cochrane Systematic Reviews and Protocols for Systematic Reviews. These are Open Access and Full Text.
Searching the Cochrane Library: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR)
Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE)
DARE consists of abstracts for systematic reviews that have been published in journals and by other organizations. Some of these may have links to Open Access full text.
Searching the Cochrane Library: The Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effect (DARE)
Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CCRCT)
CCRCT consists of references (with abstracts) to published controlled trials found in journals by the Cochrane Review Teams. These are not full text and therefore would need to be checked against the University holdings
Searching the Cochrane Library: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CCRCT)