Research databases

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As an APA member, you get access to world-class health databases—anytime, anywhere.

Whether you're in private practice, hospital or academia, stay connected to the latest research in physiotherapy, nursing, medicine and allied health.

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thousands of peer-reviewed full text articles
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Databases and resources

EBSCO Databases

SPORTDiscus – Sports medicine and exercise science
CINAHL Ultimate – Nursing and allied health
MEDLINE Ultimate – Biomedical research
Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Source
Understand how to use their new user interface (video)

EBSCO reference source

Nursing and Allied Health Reference Source – including care plans, research instruments and more.

Open resources

Journal of Physiotherapy
PEDro

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Disclaimer

The Australian Physiotherapy Association does not accept any liability to any person for the information or advice (or use of such information or advice) that is provided by these resources or incorporated into them by reference. We provide these resources on the understanding that all members accessing them take responsibility for assessing its clinical relevance and accuracy prior to using these resources with their clients or patients.

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Research databases