
CINAHL Ultimate is a comprehensive research database that supports evidence-based practice across nursing, allied health, and multidisciplinary care. It provides access to an extensive collection of over 1,860 full-text journals (including 75 Australian and NZ journals), along with clinical trials, systematic reviews, evidence-based care sheets, and concise clinical overviews to support both in-depth research and quick decision-making in practice.
The platform combines structured subject headings with an intuitive search interface, enabling clinicians to efficiently locate and refine relevant evidence by study type, patient population, or clinical focus. Coverage spans acute, community, mental health, and specialty care, reflecting the breadth of Australian clinical practice.
In addition to research content, CINAHL Ultimate includes patient education materials, continuing education modules, and a suite of over 320 instructional videos designed to support learning and skill development. Accessible across devices and integrated with library systems, it supports use at the point of care, in education, and for ongoing professional development.
User Guides
- CINAHL Ultimate Guide (PDF 1.6MB)
- CINAHL Ultimate - CINAHL Ultimate Nursing Instructional Videos
- CINAHL Ultimate - CINAHL Databases - Basic Searching Tutorial
- CINAHL Ultimate - Searching CINAHL Using EBSCOhost
- CINAHL Ultimate - CINAHL Subject Headings
- CINAHL Ultimate - Earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Using CINAHL
- CINAHL Ultimate - The CINAHL Databases - Frequently Asked Questions
- CINAHL Ultimate - CINAHL Subject Headings - Frequently Asked Questions
- CINAHL Ultimate - CINAHL Continuing Education Modules
- CINAHL Ultimate - In CINAHL, what are Research Instruments?
- CINAHL Ultimate - Advanced Searching with CINAHL Subject Headings
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