CINAHL Ultimate, from the database publisher EBSCO, is an index and full-text research database covering nursing and allied health literature as well as some professional resources. The database builds on the CINAHL index, which has been a standard reference tool for nurses and allied health professionals for decades. It covers thousands of journals, as well as materials such as evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and continuing education modules.
In additional to nursing, the allied health topics include occupational and physical therapy, speech and language pathology, nutrition, radiologic technology, and other related fields. It also a strong source of research in areas such as public health, health sciences education, and qualitative studies. A notable strength of the database is its coverage of smaller, practice-focused journals and professional literature that are often not indexed in broader medical databases like PubMed or Embase.
Because of this focus, CINAHL Ultimate is especially useful for students and health care practitioners seeking information that applies directly to patient care and health services. It complements other databases from KU like PubMed and Embase by filling in the professional and practice-oriented side of the health sciences, making it a key resource for those studying or working in nursing, allied health, and community health fields.
Use your KU log-in credentials to sign into CINAHL, as you would with other KU Library databases.
This guide will help you get started with using CINAHL in your academic and medical research. Among the topics in this guide: