Databases
With databases you can access articles and scientific publication, as well as search for subject and content type.
When using the databases, you can typically refine and specialize your searches with advanced search techniques. This way, you can retrieve material that is relevant to the subject area you are investigating.
Favourite databases within occupational therapy
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Cinahl with Full Text
An online source for full text nursing and allied health journals.
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PubMed
Citations and abstracts include the fields of medicine and health, covering portions of the life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering.
Other databases within occupational therapy
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Cochrane Library
Cochrane is an organisation that produces systematic reviews in the medical field. Cochrane Library collects resources that are relevant to evidence-based healthcare and associated research.
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Complete Anatomy
A platform app for anatomy in 3D. Specific activation is needed, please read the instructions that follows:
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Dimensions
Dimensions is a bibliometric database used to explore and analyze scientific research and citations. To access it, users need to create their own personal account.
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MEDLINE (EBSCO)
References to publications in the medical and nursing field.
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MEDLINE (Ovid)
References to publications in the medical and nursing field.
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OpenAlex
OpenAlex is an open bibliometric database for exploring and analyzing scientific research and citations.
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OT-seeker
Abstracts of systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials relevant to occupational therapy and evidence-based practice.
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PEDro
Abstracts and references to research on physiotherapy.
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PsycInfo
PsycInfo is a comprehensive bibliographic database in psychology, behavioral science, and related fields.
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Scopus
Scopus is a multidisciplinary abstract and citation database with comprehensive coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social sciences literature.
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SveMed+
SveMed+ contains references to articles in Scandinavian journals within medicine, dentistry, health care services, occupational therapy, nursing care and physical therapy. Starting January 2020, this database is no longer updated.
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Trip
Medical search engine with emphasis on evidence based medicine (EBM) and clinical guidelines and queries.
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Web of Science
A comprehensive reference and citation database that brings together content from several leading international indexes. All publication channels included in Web of Science undergo thorough quality review.