Module 5: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Recommended Instructions for Module 5:

1. Read and/or listen to Module 5 Summary and Objectives

2. Watch embedded YouTube tutorial below or go to Module 5's subpage: Module 5 Screenshot walkthrough.

3. Go to bottom of page to Attachments and download PowerPoint Practice slideshow to complete.

4. Don't forget to leave feedback via survey, Comments, or both (see below)!

Module 5 Summary

The medical professions have a very unique and specialized vocabulary, which is often used in medical articles needed by nursing students. In order to get the most from your searches, nursing students should be familiar with how to use the Medical Subject Headings, or MeSH for short. In addition to using the specific language of the medical profession, MeSH searches also allow for even more precision by allowing for two unique options, Explode and Major Concept, and with subheadings that allow you to combine terms like you would in a Boolean AND search in a quick and efficient way.

Module 5 Objectives

1. Know how to search for and find a term in MeSH. .

a. Know how to use the MeSH hierarchy.

2.Know when and how to use Explode and Major Concept.

3.Know how to use scope notes and subheadings.

4.Know how to put them all together to do a search using MeSH terms.

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Module 5 Video Tutorial: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Module 5 Survey