Key resources
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowComprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature; including MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Widely recognized as the premier source for bibliographic and abstract coverage of biomedical literature. Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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EMBASE This link opens in a new windowThis major biomedical and pharmaceutical database indexes international journals in the following relevant fields: drug research, clinical and experimental human medicine, health policy and management, and public health.
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CINAHL: cumulative index to nursing and allied health literature This link opens in a new windowThe definitive reference tool covering the English language journal literature for nursing and allied health disciplines.
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PEDro: physiotherapy evidence database This link opens in a new windowA free resource providing bibliographic information of randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy
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SPORTDiscus This link opens in a new windowSubject areas covered include: biomechanics, drugs, exercise, kinesiology, movement science, nutrition, occupational health and therapy, physical fitness, physical therapy, rehabilitation, sports and exercise psychology, coaching and education, and sports medicine.
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PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowCovers the professional and academic literature in psychology and related disciplines, including medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, pharmacology, physiology and linguistics. 1800's+. Includes PsycARTICLES, PsycBOOKS
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Scopus This link opens in a new windowCovers the broadest available coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature including: 15,000 peer-reviewed journals from more than 4,000 international publishers.
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Web of science This link opens in a new windowProvides access to the citation indexes: Science citation index 1945+, Social sciences citation index 1956+, Arts & humanities citation index 1975+
Australian organisations
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Australian Physiotherapy AssociationThe Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is the peak body representing the interests of over 30,000 Australian physiotherapists and their patients and is committed to professional excellence and career success for members and to translate into better patient outcomes.
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Australian Physiotherapy CouncilThe Australian Physiotherapy Council accredits the entry-level physiotherapy programs delivered by Australian universities and assesses overseas practitioners who want to practice physiotherapy in Australia.
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Physiotherapy Board of AustraliaThe Physiotherapy Board of Australia authorises the Australian Physiotherapy Council and is part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (Ahpra) and sets policy and professional standards.
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Spinal cord Injuries AustraliaSpinal cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) is a peak body for people with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions.
Featured resource
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PEDro: physiotherapy evidence database This link opens in a new window
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