Fortier 2013
Appraisal of: "Fortier KJ, Kiss N, Tongbram V. What is the optimal search engine for results from embase and medline: ovid or embase.com? Value Health 2013:16(3):A25."
Reviewer(s):
Ingvild Kirkehei
Su Golder
Full Reference:
Fortier KJ, Kiss N, Tongbram V. What is the optimal search engine for results from embase and medline: ovid or embase.com? Value Health 2013:16(3):A25.
Short description:
The aim of this study was to compare OVID and Embase.com in terms of the results of searches and ease of searching. Using several searches the authors investigated differences in results and why any dispartieis exist. Ease of use was rates on a scale of 0 to 5. Although differences were found there were few if any relevant articles missed by either search interface. The authors conclude that there is no notable difference between OVID and Embase.com but Embase.com was rated easier to use overalll.
Limitations stated by the author(s):
No limits were discussed by the authors.
Limitations stated by the reviewer(s):
This is a conference abstract so not enough detail is presented to ascertain the limitations.
Study Type:
Single study
Related Chapters:
Service providers and search interfaces
Tags:
Databases
Embase.com
Ovid