Abstract:

To build a bridge between evidence and practice and provide practitioners with more concentrated evidence,different types of evidence synthesis researches such as systematic reviews,overview of systematic reviews and evidence summary have gradually emerged. Search strategy is not only a necessary step but also one of the key quality indicators in evidence synthesis researches. Problems in search strategy are common including untransparent search strategy,single search resources,and inappropriate search terms. This paper used examples from four aspects including identifying the types of literature,choosing comprehensive and appropriate search resources,determining appropriate search terms,and presenting transparent search strategies to provide references for improving the quality of evidence.

Key words: Nursing, Evidence synthesis, Systematic review, Evidence summary, Search strategy