Phrase Searching in PubMed Tutorial

3: How do I search for variations on a phrase, like alternate spellings or the words within a specific proximity of each other?


Intro


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You can use wildcards to search for variations on a phrase. For example, use wildcards to search for alternate endings on words within a phrase, like:

  • vaccination schedule
  • vaccine schedule
  • vaccination schedules
  • vaccine scheduling
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Use proximity searching to find the words in a phrase in a different order, like:

  • rationing healthcare
  • healthcare rationing
  • rationing of healthcare
  • rationing strategies in healthcare

This section will explain each strategy and when you may use it.

This module includes:

  • Wildcard for Alternate Spellings
  • Proximity Search for Different Term Order and Distance
  • Hands-On Exercises
  • Knowledge Check
  • Module Summary