What's beyond the core? Database coverage in qualitative information retrieval.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates the effectiveness of bibliographic databases to retrieve qualitative studies for use in systematic and rapid reviews in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) research. Qualitative research is becoming more prevalent in reviews and health technology assessment, but standardized search methodologies-particularly regarding database selection-are still in development.

Methods

To determine how commonly used databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science) perform, a comprehensive list of relevant journal titles was compiled using InCites Journal Citation Reports and validated by qualitative researchers at Canada's Drug Agency (formerly CADTH). This list was used to evaluate the qualitative holdings of each database, by calculating t

SUBMITTER: Horton J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11835044 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature