What are boolean operators?

Boolean operators are an important step in your search strategy creation.  They allow researchers to narrow, broaden or even remove terms from a search strategy.

The field guide for each Ovid database also provides a short description and examples in the use of the Boolean Operators.

The main Ovid Help Guide provides a more in-depth look at Booleans.

This Knowledge Base item discusses the correct use of Booleans on the Ovid platform.