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Table 2 Database characteristics of the Portal

From: McMaster Optimal Aging Portal: an evidence-based database for geriatrics-focused health professionals

Multidisciplinary content (medicine/nursing/rehabilitation, public health, policy) in one location

Synthesized evidence (with some single studies for clinicians and policymakers)

Content is independently rated for quality

Focus on geriatrics, including health aging and disease prevention

Content is constantly updated

Easily searchable and search results are organized by discipline (McMasterPLUS), practice area (Health Evidence™) or health system topics (Health Systems Evidence)

Freely accessible

Links to patient resources