1. Information Seeking An overview on how to approach the search for useful information Marina Englesakis, Information Specialist University Health Network January 20, 2011

3. Methodology to Aid in Question Development: PICO -effectiveness -cost/benefit -quality of life O – Outcome(s) n/a C – Comparator (if applicable) Public health I – Intervention Obesity in ethnic minorities P – Patient, Problem, or Population

6. Terms/Synonyms arising from the question -randomized controlled trials -controlled trials -clinical trials -multi-center studies -meta-analysis -preventive health -public health units -ethnic groups -minority groups -racial groups + -overweight -weight gain -superobese Alternative terms or Synonyms + Alternative terms or Synonyms + Alternative terms or Synonyms O – Effectiveness I – Public Health P – Ethnic minorities + Obesity

7. Relationship of Terms Ethnic Groups + Obesity Public Health Effectiveness (RCTs, etc.) AND

13. Goals of Peer Review From: How to review journal manuscripts. Rosenfeld RM. Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. 142(4):472-86, 2010 Apr. p. 473

14. From: How to review a manuscript: a “down-to-earth” approach. Roberts LW. Coverdale J. Edenharder K. Louie A. Academic Psychiatry. 28(2):81-7, 2004. p. 82

40. To see the entire search strategy

45. The search results:

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