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  • CINAHL  
    The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, is a key resource for nursing and allied health topics. International. Index. 1981 +
  • Health Sciences  
    Journals published by SAGE Publishing, covering nursing and allied health issues. International. Fulltext. Dates vary
  • Joanna Briggs Institute  
    Covers nursing, midwifery, medicine and allied health, including evidence based resources by the Joanna Briggs Institute, e.g. systematic reviews and best practice information sheets. Fulltext. Dates vary
  • ProQuest Central  
    Coverage in a broad range of subject areas. Includes several databases which may be searched either individually or in combinations. International. Fulltext. Dates vary.
  • Wiley InterScience  
    Journals published by Wiley, with coverage in science and technology, life and behavioural sciences, business and finance. International. Dates vary
 

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