Physical Therapy

This guide is designed for students in BU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. 

This guide covers:

• Preparing to search
• Searching relevant collections and databases
• Managing your results
• Evaluating the level of evidence for a source
• Using AMA Style
• Publishing options for articles and research projects.
• Additional recommended resources
  • Anatomy and Physiology Resources
  • More research tools and tips
  • Clinical Calculators
  • Statistical Tools

This guide is designed around the 5 steps of Evidence-Based Practice, with a focus on asking, searching, and evaluating.

The 6th step of EBP is dissemination! And this guide also includes publishing resources.

Learn more about the EBP Model with this tutorial from the University of Minnesota Health Science Libraries.

Reach out to the Health Sciences Librarian whenever you have a question, need assistance, or need assurance that you are on the right track. 

Additional information about using the library as a student is available in the Library DIY guide linked below.

These guides will also be helpful for students in the health sciences.

If you need help using library resources or need assistance finding information, contact the library!

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