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This page has been developed to help identify resources that support learning objectives in the Physiotherapy program at McMaster University. If you find a resource that you feel might be appropriate, please send an email to Neera Bhatnagar.
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Search across the collections of all McMaster's libraries to find ebooks, print books, journals, databases and more.
Accessing library resources from off-campus
To access the library's rich collection of online resources including databases, journal articles and books, login to MacID first.
- Use your MacID@mcmaster.ca to login to library online resources and Avenue to Learn.
- Use your MacID to access wireless internet networks at other institutions with Eduroam. What is Eduroam?
Contact Us
Health Sciences Library,
McMaster University
1280 Main St. West HSC-2B
Hamilton, ON
L8S 4K1
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 22327
Email: hslib@mcmaster.ca
Databases
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1990-present
The Library includes evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, methodology reviews, clinical trials, and more with a focus on evidence-based health care.
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SPORTDiscus This link opens in a new window Coverage: 1800-presentComprehensive database covering sport, fitness, and related fields. Includes journals, monographs, 22,000+ theses, and articles in 60 languages. Online Usage Level: Eight concurrent users
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PubMed This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1940-present
Includes citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1940s. Created by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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REHABDATA This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1956-present
The database includes resources on physical, mental, and psychiatric disabilities, independent living, rehab, special education, assistive tech, law, employment, and related disability issues.
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Accessss This link opens in a new windowAccessss (formerly MacPLUS) Federated Search is designed to find the best evidence-based answer to your clinical questions by simultaneously searching the leading evidence-driven medical publications and high quality clinical literature.
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Rehabilitation Measures DatabaseDeveloped to help identify reliable and valid instruments used to assess patient outcomes during rehabilitation.
Research Support and Resources
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How to Search the Literature (Beginner)Learn how to effectively search the literature with tips on asking questions, selecting resources, and developing search terms.
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How to Search the Literature (Advanced)This guide provides a framework for searching the research literature. Keep in mind that searching is an iterative process, as such you may need to review and revise steps at any point.
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CovidenceCovidence is a web-based software platform that streamlines the production of systematic reviews. It supports citation screening, full text review, risk of bias assessment, and more. McMaster now provides unlimited access to university affiliates.
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Researcher's Tookit: The Research CycleFind information resources and services to help work through the stages of a research project from creation to closure.
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Canadian Public Documents Collection This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1996-present
Collection of monograph publications from Canadian public policy institutes, government agencies, advocacy groups, university research centres. From Scholars Portal, search within the Canadian Public Documents Collection
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Database TutorialsLearn how to search the library's most popular databases with these step-by-step videos.
Citation Style guide
- Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals (scroll down to Reference style and format section)
- Examples of citations in Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals - National Library of Medicine
- [pdf] International Committee of Medical Journal editors. Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals. Medical Education. 1999; 33:066-078
- Vancouver Style Referencing and
Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to
Biomedical Journal - Biomedical editor
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Endnote This link opens in a new window
EndNote is a citation manager that helps you search, organize, write, and share research ideal for papers, CVs, teaching, and grant applications. It streamlines the research and publishing process.
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Citation Management SoftwareOverview of popular citation management software.
Librarian
Need Assistance?
Check out our online tutorials for tips on searching Ovid, CINAHL, PubMed, and the library catalogue.
Virtual Tour
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Virtual Tour of the Health Sciences LibraryTake a virtual tour of the library! Learn more about the space and services.
