When searching it is important to remember that you simply cannot search for "alternatives to painful procedures." When searched in a database, the word "alternative" will return articles with the word "alternative" in them, not articles that discuss specific alternatives to painful procedures. This is why taking time to think through your search is important.
Included in this tab are alternative search terms that can be used when searching databases. They do not need to be used all together, and their combination and inclusion/exclusion will depend on the research you are doing. Refinement alternatives are often found when using terms relevant to the study.
This is not an exhaustive list, but should act as a guideline or idea generator.