The following resources contain tests, instruments, scales, surveys, and other measurement tools. Note that Dupré Library does not purchase instruments; however, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Nursing and Health Sciences may be able to provide information about obtaining them.
The Cochrane Library is a collection of six databases containing different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. The library contains full-text systematic reviews in health care, details of published articles on controlled trails (including the methods used), abstracts of systematic reviews that have been quality-assessed, details of completed and ongoing health technology assessments, and economic evaluations of competing healthcare interventions from around the world.
The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, spanning from 1861 to the present day. A specific instrument designed for use in the research may be included with dissertation.
Critical reviews and descriptive information for more than commercially available English-language standardized tests covering educational skills, personality, vocational aptitude, psychology, and related areas. MMY provides coverage from Volume 9 to the present.
Collection of instruments for the public to use by the distinguished group. Instruments include aging and health, maternal, child and adolescent health, quality of life, health security, medical outcomes and other resources.