Physical Therapy Resources: Databases
This guide was developed by the Health Sciences Library in collaboration with the Division of Physical Therapy.
Core Databases for Physical Therapy Students
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NEW: PEDro Partnership's DiTA (Diagnostic Test Accuracy) DatabaseIndexes primary studies of diagnostic test accuracy and systematic reviews of diagnostic test accuracy studies related to physiotherapy practice. For each indexed study or review, DiTA provides citation details, abstracts and links to full-text.
Psychology and Education-related Resources
Anatomy & Physiology Databases
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e-AnatomyThis anatomy reference & teaching tool displays labeled body parts using multiple imaging modalities (MRI, CT) in a sequential, slice by slice manner. Clinical cases are available.
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Primal Anatomy.tvGeneral & regional anatomical modules including 3D views, clinical text, dissection slides and videos, MRI correlations, biomechanics animations, and self-quizzes; includes focii on Head & Neck, Dental, Spine, Hand & Shoulder, Knee, Abdomen & Thorax, Clinical & Surgical Anatomy, Sports Anatomy, Anatomy Trains for massage, Pelvic Floor, Chiropractic & Acupuncture, etc.
Additional Medical & Interdisciplinary Resources
Additional Physical Therapy Databases
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CIRRIECIRRIE: Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information & Exchange (CIRRIE).
Legacy site at the U. of Buffalo Dept. of Rehabilitation Science:
• Archived CIRRIE resources primarily related to cultures and cultural competency, including monographs, curricula on cultural competency, and interprofessional simulation cases. Access is also provided (zip file) to the archived CIRRIE encyclopedia of .pdf files.
• The CIRRIE Database of International Rehabilitation Research has been transferred to the National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) and can be accessed at the Rehabdata by NARIC page.
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NARIC (National Rehabilitation Information Center) KnowledgebaseThe NARIC Knowledgebase The NARIC Knowledgebase contains more than 3,000 resources ranging from organizations and agencies to periodicals and Web resources. Each listing includes contact information, an abstract, and highlights of the products and services offered.
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REHABDATA from NARICNARIC is one of the most comprehensive libraries in the country on disability and rehabilitation information. All documents in the library--over 65,000--are cataloged in the REHABDATA literature database, which spans approximately 50 years of disability and rehabilitation research. The database also includes international research. Two main categories of documents are featured:
(1) reports, studies, and papers submitted by projects funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (as featured in the NIDILRR Program Directory)
(2) articles published in rehabilitation-related periodicals. These include more than 115,000 abstracts for documents collected by the Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE), many of which were published in languages other than English. Some non-print material is also catalogued. -
Rehabilitation Therapy in VideoStreaming video from world-renowned occupational, physical, speech, respiratory, and vision therapists on the physical treatment of patients with congenital disorders, chronic health issues, traumatic injuries.
Other Useful guides
Implicit Bias Resources Guide
"Implicit biases are discriminatory biases based on implicit attitudes or implicit stereotypes. Implicit biases are especially intriguing, and also especially problematic, because they can produce behavior that diverges from a person's avowed or endorsed beliefs or principles."
Greenwald, Anthony G., and Linda Hamilton Krieger. "Implicit Bias: Scientific Foundations." California Law Review 94, no. 4 (2006): 945-67. doi:10.2307/20439056.
Why use multiple databases?
Different databases focus on different areas of the literature, particularly so in physical therapy. Two recent studies point to the need to use multiple databases for, "comprehensive coverage of the physical therapy discipline. "(Fell, et al., p. 202)
- Michaleff, ZA, et al. CENTRAL, PEDro, PubMed, and EMBASE are the Most Comprehensive Databases Indexing Randomized Controlled Trials of Physical Therapy Interventions. Physical Therapy, 91 (2), February, 2011, pp. 190-197
- Fell, DW, et al. Mapping the Core Journals of the Physical Therapy Literature. J Med Libr Assoc, 99 (3), July, 2011, pp. 202-207
Disability Search Tips and Resources - Nancy Schaefer (2015)
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Aids for Organizing Your Search
Use this guide to help visualize and plan your search:
- From Purdue Libraries Creating a Search Strategy Guide: Constructing a Search Statement Worksheet (.pdf download).
Use this log to keep your search organized and to document your search strategy for reporting:
PubMed: Focusing or Expanding Your Search
Learn More about Using Databases
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Boolean Basics for Searching
Boolean searching helps you find less (narrows) or find more (broadens) results when you search in many databases and Web search engines. Boolean searching depends on the use of three terms: AND, OR, and NOT. Enter these terms in ALL CAPS because many search engines are case sensitive for these terms.
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CINAHL & PubMed Searching & Navigating (Eastern Michigan U. Library)CINAHL and PubMed are two of the most widely used databases in the Health Sciences. CINAHL and PubMed are often searched for similar material, so this guide presents concepts essential to both. The content is broken down into small chunks, designed to accommodate the busiest schedules as well as provide easy reference.
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Sample PsycINFO Search on EbscoHOST (YouTube)This is a sample search of PsycINFO on the EBSCOhost platform. Uses a search example question to illustrate how you can use the elements of a question to build a search with the thesaurus.
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APA Database on EbscoHOST Training Videos (YouTube)Additional videos for UNC APA databases: PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PsycTESTS, PsycCRITIQUES.
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PubMed Basics (A Resident's Guide) UNCCreated by HSL clinical librarians, this guide provides a way to quickly review the basic PubMed search skills needed to answer clinical questions.
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PubMed Basics (tri-fold .pdf for printing)Prints/displays in format for trifold brochure. Most current version from the National Library of Medicine at NIH.
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Searching PubMed with MeSH (tri-fold .pdf for printing)Prints/displays in format for trifold brochure. Most current version from the National Library of Medicine at NIH.
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MyNCBI (tri-fold .pdf for printing)Prints/displays in format for trifold brochure. Most current version from the National Library of Medicine at NIH.
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PubMed Tutorials (Online Training)In-depth tutorial used during National Library of Medicine at NIH training plus brief animated tutorials with audio on specific topics related to using PubMed.
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Scopus TutorialsBasic online tutorials.
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Scopus Quick Reference GuideDownloadable
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Embase Quick User Guidedownloadable
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Web of Science Group Training PortalIncludes Web of Science, InCites, EndNote, Publons, and Kopernio
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