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Occupational Therapy Research Guide

subject and course guide

Clinical Evidence

OT Seeker
OTseeker is a 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.

Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of databases including Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

PubMed Clinical Queries
Results of searches on this page are limited to specific clinical research areas: therapy, systematic reviews, and genetics. For comprehensive searches, use PubMed directly.
Physiopedia
Rehab professionals' wiki.

PEDro This link opens in a new window
Physiotherapy Evidence Database

NeuroBITE Evidence Resource
NeuroBITE (previously PsycBITE) is a database that catalogues studies of cognitive, behavioural and other treatments for psychological problems and issues occurring as a consequence of acquired brain impairment (ABI). These studies are rated for their methodological quality, evaluating various aspects of scientific rigour.