Occupational Therapy: Search Tips
A Subject Guide for Occupational Therapy resources
Evidence-Based Practice Videos
The Evidence-Based Practice videos are excellent and can help you identify potential search terms using PICO or concept tables. Created by the Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library at Yale University.
General "How To" Videos and Guides
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Guidance on conducting a literature search and reviewing mixed literatureKnowing how to find and evaluate published research is a key skill. This article will help you learn how to plan an effective search strategy and interpret the mix of what you find (which may have different purposes or assumptions).
How to Search PubMed
I've included a variety of resources here.
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PubMed Key Word Searching (Hands-On Tutorial)This tutorial will explain some basic searching techniques and give you some practice.
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PubMed--Using Subject Headings (Hands-On Tutorial)This interactive tutorial will help you learn how to use Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) in your search.
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Using PubMed in Evidence-Based Practice (Hands-On Tutorial)This tutorial will provide information on developing a clinical question and using PubMed to find relevant articles.
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More PubMed Tutorials/TrainingCreated by the National Library of Medicine.
How to Search CINAHL
These videos were created by Eastern Michigan University Libraries.
Subjects: Occupational Therapy
- Last Updated: Oct 17, 2025 8:34 AM
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