Resources for handsearchers

Getting involved as a Handsearcher: Handsearching involves the task of searching through medical journals for accounts of controlled trials which are not yet indexed in the major electronic databases like MEDLINE and EMBASE. Less than a third of the world's medical journals are routinely indexed in the major electronic databases. Most Review Groups, Fields, and Centres are seeking volunteer handsearchers and will provide the necessary training and support. Handsearching of journals is coordinated by the US Cochrane Center.

If you attend wound care conferences you could handsearch the abstract book for the Wounds group or provide us with a copy.

If you need more information please see the Wounds Group Handsearching Guide

If you are interested in handsearching please contact our Trials Search Co-ordinator, Ruth Foxlee (rf518@york.ac.uk)