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Physical Therapy Resources

Databases for Physical Therapy

AccessPhysiotherapyTextbooks, procedure and exercise videos, images, self assessment tools, and a unique cadaver dissection tool to support the practice, study and instruction of physical therapy.

PubMed (MEDLINE)PubMed search of MEDLINE, the US National Library of Medicine database of biomedical literature. Tutorials. Mobile app instructions. 

CINAHL CompleteThe comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, and more. Video tutorial.

More Databases

AccessMedicineMedical resources including Harrison's Online, Hurst's the Heart, Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacology and the Lange Educational Library. Mobile app instructions.

AMED - The Allied and Complementary Medicine DatabaseAlternative medicine database covering mainly European journals.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationClinical skills videos on head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. OSCE skills videos are not included in our subscription.

ClinicalKeyCurrent clinical information for fast, concise answers at point-of-care. Mobile app instructions.

Cochrane Collection PlusSearches across the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsLeading database and journal of systematic reviews and protocols in health care.

EmbaseUp-to-date biomedical and pharmacological information on medical and drug-related subjects. Video tutorials.

Embodied LabsImmersive virtual reality labs giving users first-person experience of aging individuals with unique diagnoses and perspectives. Login requires UNE email account.

ICE Learning CenterVideos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings for students and faculty of physical and occupational therapy. Starting guide video

LexidrugLexicomp is now UpToDate Lexidrug. Point-of-care drug information used in many hospitals; integrates with UpToDate. Training videos.

NatMed ProEvidence-based resource on natural medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary and integrative therapies. Formerly Natural Medicines.

PEDRO (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)Search randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy

ProQuest CentralMultidisciplinary database of scholarly and trade articles, news sources, magazines and more covering all major academic subject areas.

ScopusCitations and abstracts from scholarly research journals across the sciences. Advanced tools for citation analysis and journal ranking. Video tutorials. 

SPORTDiscusArticles from sports and sports medicine journals, including exercise physiology, coaching, and training and conditioning.

Trip Medical DatabaseClinical search engine of high-quality research evidence.

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. Requires creation and use of a free, personal account in addition to the initial UNE login. Users must login at least every 90 days from the above link to retain access.

Visible Body SuiteDetailed, Interactive 3D atlas of the human body. Requires a free account. Be patient - can take up to 30 seconds to load the first time you access. Users must login at least every 150 days from the above link to retain access. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.

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Anatomy Resources

Visible Body SuiteDetailed, Interactive 3D atlas of the human body. Requires a free account. Be patient - can take up to 30 seconds to load the first time you access. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.

AccessMedicine – Human Anatomy Modules

Point of Care Tools

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. Requires creation and use of a free, personal account in addition to the initial UNE login. Users must login at least every 90 days from the above link to retain access.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationClinical skills videos on head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. OSCE skills videos are not included in our subscription.

DynaMedEvidence-based decision tool for point-of-care use. Mobile app instructions.

Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-Based Practice (UNE)Background information for learning about the evidence-based practice process, including forming PICO questions and using the evidence pyramid to identify best study types for answering questions.

ECRI Guidelines TrustWeb-based repository of evidence-based clinical practice guideline content.

Cochrane Collection PlusSearches across the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

PEDro: Physiotherapy Evidence DatabaseSearch randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy

Trip Medical DatabaseSearch evidence based resources together quickly. Includes a PICO search tool.

Videos

ICE Learning CenterVideos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings for students and faculty of physical and occupational therapy. Starting guide video

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationClinical skills videos on head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. OSCE skills videos are not included in our subscription.

Academic Video OnlineMultidisciplinary streaming video titles including documentary, feature films, video demonstrations and more.

Drug Information

LexidrugPoint-of-care drug information used in many hospitals; integrates with UpToDate. Training videos.

NatMed ProEvidence-based resource on natural medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary and integrative therapies. Formerly Natural Medicines.

UNE Pharmacy ResourcesSee Pharmacy Research Guide for additional resources

Citations

AMA Style Guide

APA Style Guide

RefWorksCollect references from online databases, websites and other sources. Easily insert citations into papers and automatically format reference lists. Sharing tools for groups.

Research & Publishing

Research Beyond the BasicsFrom UNE Library Services: Understand the steps in the research process to efficiently complete your assignment.

CARE: Case Report GuidelinesGuidelines designed to increase the accuracy, transparency, and usefulness of case reports, including the CARE checklist.

Copyright & Fair UseGuidelines for using copyrighted works while doing scholarly research.

Create a Research PosterGuidelines and tips for creating a research poster.

DUNE: DigitalUNEUNE's online repository of scholarly and creative works of the UNE community.