LibGuides: Nursing: Statistics

Finding Statistics in Peer-Reviewed Publications

When using databases, try the following methods to locate peer-reviewed journal articles which report statistics:

UBC Health Statistics & Data
Maintained by University of British Columbia's Library, this Guide provides an overview of sources for health statistics and data, with a focus on Canadian content.
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI): Health Workforce
Collects data and information on more than 30 groups of health care professionals, including detailed record-level information on supply, distribution, demographic, education, employment and practice characteristics for some professionals, and broader data on other professionals.
U.S. National Library of Medicine: Finding and Using Health Statistics
A tutorial offered by the National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR), detailing the range of available health statistics; correctly identifying their sources; and understanding how to use information about their structure