Your Research Coach!
Where to Search
- CINAHL (Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health) This link opens in a new windowComprehensive coverage of nursing & allied health literature.
- ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Journals This link opens in a new windowCovers scholarly literature in nursing & allied health fields, along with alternative & complimentary medicine.
- MedLine PlusNational Institute of Health's website for patients and their families. Excellent consumer health information that's easy to understand for patients!
- LionSearchUse the main search box on the library homepage.
- Google ScholarScholarly journal articles and books in all fields.
To link Google Scholar to your PSU account from off campus:
1) Click Settings (top)
2) Click Library Links (left)
3) Type Pennsylvania State University [Enter]
4) Select desired result
5) Click Save (bottom) - The American Journal of Occupational TherapyAccess & search content from this leading occupational therapy journal directly.
Activity - Database Searching
In your group, open the assigned database (from the above links) and answer the questions on the worksheet. Your group will briefly demonstrate your database to the rest of the class - be prepared to share your responses!
Subject Guides
Search Tips
Search Strategies
| Search Term | What it does | Example |
|---|---|---|
| AND |
All terms must appear Narrows your search Fewer results Use to include multiple concepts |
occupational therapy AND autism |
| OR |
Either term may appear Broadens your search More results Use for related concepts |
concussion OR traumatic brain injury |
| NOT |
Removes a term from your search Narrows your search Fewer results Use for concepts you do not want to research |
pet therapy NOT dogs |
| Phrases |
Search for exact phrases Narrows your search Fewer results |
"animal assisted therapy" |