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OT Resources
Use the links below to find articles and guidelines that provide high-quality SUMMARIES of research. |
SUMMARIES are secondary sources. |
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SUMMARIES are regularly updated guidelines that integrate evidence-based information about specific clinical problems. |
Resource types that qualify as SUMMARIES include practice guidelines, clinical reviews, and position statements. |
- AOTA Practice Guidelines (Requires AOTA log-in) Based on findings of systematic reviews, topic specific Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines define the occupational therapy domain and process and interventions that occur within the boundaries of acceptable practice. The guidelines can be a useful tool for improving the quality of health care, enhancing consumer satisfaction, promoting appropriate use of services, and reducing costs.
- ECRI Guidelines Trust (formerly National Guideline Clearinghouse) A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Use the links below to find articles that provide SYNTHESES or SYNOPSES of research. |
SYNTHESES and SYNOPSES are secondary sources. |
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SYNTHESES and SYNOPSES gather and present evidence from high-quality studies surrounding a specific research question.
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Resource types that qualify as SYNTHESES or SYNOPSIS include meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and certain randomized controlled trials, some with quality ratings based on study methodology. |
- Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowA collection of databases that contain evidence, including systematic reviews, to inform healthcare decision-making for clinical treatment decisions. Provides other sources of information, including technology assessments, economic evaluations and individual clinical trials.
- PubMed (Medline) This link opens in a new windowThe most comprehensive medical database. This resource covers medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, biomedical research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services. This public version provides a Clinical Queries search interface.
- OTseeker This link opens in a new windowA database that contains abstracts of systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials and other resources relevant to occupational therapy interventions. Most trials have been critically appraised for their validity and interpretability.
- PEDro This link opens in a new windowA public database of randomised (randomized) trials (RCTs), systematic reviews and practice guidelines for evidence-based physiotherapy or physical therapy.
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES |
Primary Original Research |
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Original research conducted to answer specific questions.
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Study types: Case series, case reports, case control, cohort, randomized, controlled trials, qualitative studies, and more. (Resources below also contain syntheses such as systematic reviews and meta-analyses.) |
- PubMed (Medline) This link opens in a new windowThe most comprehensive medical database. This resource covers medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, biomedical research, clinical practice, administration, policy issues, and health care services. This public version provides a Clinical Queries search interface.
- CINAHL Plus This link opens in a new windowArticle database covering the fields of nursing and allied health. CINAHL also includes Evidence-Based Care Sheets and Quick Lessons which provide concise overviews of diseases and conditions and outline the most effective treatment options.
- APA PsycArticles This link opens in a new windowDatabase of full-text, peer-reviewed journal articles for psychology research.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new windowSearch the web for articles, books, theses, and other sources spanning many disciplines. Many results will be from scholarly sources. Access full-text articles from your search by selecting the FullText@NAU link. To see the FullText@NAU links in Google Scholar from any computer anywhere, link your Google Scholar account to NAU.
Finding background Information:
- NARIC (National Rehabilitation Information Center) This link opens in a new windowNARIC is an open-access library published by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research. It's home to the REHABDATA database, which includes resources of particular importance for occupational therapy and physical therapy research.
- MedlinePlusOffers reliable, up-to-date health information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language that is easy to understand. Produced by the National Library of Medicine.
Other NAU resources
Search for additional condition-specific information in the Books and eBooks tabs above.
- Census.gov This link opens in a new windowFrom the United states Census Bureau, find popular facts (population, income, etc.) and frequently requested data about your community.
- UpToDate This link opens in a new window
Physician-authored clinical decision support resource used by clinicians to make point-of-care decisions. (In support of healthcare education in Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has sponsored this for your use.)
Other online resources
eBooks:
- Best used to cite background information on OT topics.
- Hover over a title to read its contents.
- The ebooks listed below are just a sample of NAU Libraries' ebook collection. Search below for additional titles.
Best Practice Occupational Therapy for Children and Families in Community Settings by ISBN: 9781556429613Publication Date: 2011
Functional Cognition and Occupational Therapy: A Practical Approach to Treating Individuals with Cognitive Loss by ISBN: 9781569006016Publication Date: 2019
How to Read a Paper: the Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine by ISBN: 9781306473491Publication Date: 2014
Occupational Therapy and Neurological Conditions by Publication Date: 2016
Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (older edition; the course requires the 2019 edition) by ISBN: 9780803617049Publication Date: 2010
Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults by Publication Date: 2016
Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for People with Cerebral Palsy by ISBN: 9781898683681Publication Date: 2010
Understanding and Conducting Research in the Health Sciences by ISBN: 9781118595107Publication Date: 2013
Physical books
- Best used to cite background information on OT topics.
- Hover over a title to read its contents.
- Check books out for 4 weeks with your PBC badge at the front desk.
- The OT books below are just a sample of all of the OT books shelved in PBC Library. Search for additional titles below.
Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Practice Settings by ISBN: 9780803625808Publication Date: 2013
Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Home Modificiations by ISBN: 9781569003572Publication Date: 2014
OT journals
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OT journals available through U of A Libraries (on-campus access only)
(Open Access = Available to the public)
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Journal of Occupational Science (on campus access only)
Evaluate journals:
- Scopus This link opens in a new windowCitation database of scholarly articles, books, and conference proceedings spanning the sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities. For an alternative, try Web of Science.
- Ulrichsweb Global Serials Directory This link opens in a new windowProvides information on periodicals, both popular and scholarly, including subject, publisher, fulltext and indexing database coverage, and reviews written by librarians.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowCitation database of scholarly articles spanning the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Indexing goes back to 1900. This database can also search for articles that cite a particular work or author. Formerly called Web of Knowledge.
Streaming video
- AVON: Academic Video Online This link opens in a new windowDatabase of video content covering topics in social science, arts, humanities, business, science, and engineering.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowFilms on Demand is a database that provides access to over 20,000 streaming videos appropriate for academic research. Videos can be watched in their entirety, or as individual segments, on your computer.
Image collections
- Public Health Image LibraryA collection of about 20,000 images from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) for free public use.
Anatomical Models
PBC Library hosts an extensive collection of advanced, anatomical models available for student and faculty use. If you'd like to checkout one of the models, please keep in mind:
- Models are only available during staffed hours for in-library use only
- Please inform front-desk staff if you'd like to remove a model from the shelf
- Staff can also help you access the models stored off-shelf
- All models must be checked out at the front desk before use
- The complete PBC Library Anatomical Models Policy can be found here
NOTE: For a complete list of all models, please see the PBC Library Anatomical Models List.
Acland's Atlas of Human Anatomy presents dissections of unembalmed human bodies, allowing access to specific content through indexes and keyword searches. The specimens rotate relative to the camera, giving a three-dimensional view.
- Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy This link opens in a new windowOriginally designed for medical and dental students, the video atlas' realism, simple language, and three-dimensional quality, make it useful for allied health students and anyone looking for information about human anatomy.
Tests, measures, and instruments
- Rehabilitation Measures Database (Open access)Database to help clinicians and researchers identify reliable and valid instruments used to assess patient outcomes during all phases of rehabilitation.
Learn about grants and non-profits
- ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit InnovationLearn about Arizona grantmakers and nonprofits.
- Searching for Grant Funding 101Learn how to prepare for a grant application and where to look for local and national grant opportunities.
Search for grants:
- Arizona Guide to Grants OnlineLimited online access to some foundation and corporate grantors and grants in Arizona. Full access on-site at Phoenix Public Libraries.
- Arizona Office of Grants and Federal ResourcesRegister for a free eCivis account to access grant funding opportunities from the State of Arizona.
- PIVOTPivot is a comprehensive, editorially maintained database that combines funding opportunities with scholar profiles, available to NAU faculty, staff and graduate students at no charge.
Learn about grant opportunities for NAU graduate students:
- Support for Graduate Students (SGS)Learn how you can apply for up to $1,500 to support your research project through NAU's Support for Graduate Students program.
- Graduate Student Travel AwardsLearn about types of travel awards offered to NAU graduate students to present at and attend conferences through Graduate Student Government and the Office of the Provost.
Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs):
- AZ County CHNAs and Improvement PlansView community health needs assessments and improvement plans per Arizona county from the AZ Dept of Health Services.
- Rural AZ CHNAsView rural AZ community health and needs assessments from the University of Arizona's Center for Rural Health.
- State of AZ Health Assessment & Improvement PlanState of Arizona health assessment and improvement plan from the AZ Dept of Health Services (2014).