CINAHL
CINAHL
CINAHL (pronounced "sin-ahl", /sɪnɑːl/), an acronym for Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, is an index of English-language and selected other-language journal articles about nursing, allied health, biomedicine and healthcare.
Etymology
The term "CINAHL" is derived from the initial letters of Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature. The term was first used in 1982 when the database was created.
Definition
CINAHL is a comprehensive research database that provides full text for nursing and allied health journals indexed in the database. It also offers access to health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, educational software, audiovisuals and book chapters, as well as Evidence-Based Care Sheets.
Related Terms
- Nursing: A profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Allied Health: An umbrella term used to describe the broad range of health professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses.
- Biomedicine: A branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practice.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Evidence-Based Care Sheets: Summaries of key topics and guidelines in healthcare, designed to provide an overview of the best available evidence on specific clinical topics.
Usage
CINAHL is used by researchers, healthcare professionals, and students in the fields of nursing and allied health. It is a valuable resource for literature reviews, developing care plans, writing research papers, and for keeping up-to-date with the latest research in these fields.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CINAHL
- Wikipedia's article - CINAHL
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