CINAHL Ultimate This link opens in a new windowTo search for a specific instrument, enter the name of the instrument in the search box and change the search field to IN Instrumentation. This will retrieve articles that used that instrument.
To search for questionnaires, locate the box labelled Publication Type in the Advanced Search screen. Select Questionnaire/Scale. Enter search terms. This will retrieve articles that provide a questionnaire on the topic.
To search for a summary description of an instrument, enter the name of the instrument in the search box. In the Advance Screen, locate the box labelled Publication Type. Select "Research Instrument."
To search for an instrument with the Subject Headings, select CINAHL Subject Headings on the top ribbon. Enter Research Instruments. Click Explode and Search. On a line below that search, enter a keyword related to your topic. Combine with the above search.