DPT Program Library Guide

Welcome to the NEIT LibGuide for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program (handbook). This guide provides access to essential library resources, evidence-based tools, citation support, and program-specific materials to help you succeed in your coursework and research.

Core Resources for Physical Therapy

Primary Databases

• PubMed – National Library of Medicine's database with extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation research.
• CINAHL Ultimate – Comprehensive nursing and allied health database including physical therapy literature.
• MEDLINE with Full Text – Medical literature with focus on evidence-based practice.
• ERIC – Education literature and resources.
• OVID Platform – Contains full text of American Journal of Nursing from 1996 to present, plus over 114 eBooks covering nursing and rehabilitation topics.

Specialized Physical Therapy Resources

• ICE Video Library – A collection of therapist and patient videos.
• PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database) – Evidence-based physiotherapy database.
• Access Physiotherapy – Complete McGraw-Hill and FA Davis libraries of physical therapy textbooks.
• Complete Anatomy, Anatomy App, TeachMeAnatomy, Visible Body – digital anatomy content.

Evidence-Based Practice Resources

Clinical Guidelines & Practice Standards

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) – Clinical guidelines, position statements, and practice standards.
• AHRQ Guidelines and Measures – Evidence-based recommendations for patient care.
• NICE Guidelines – UK-based clinical guidance applicable internationally.

Research Support

Finding Call Numbers for Physical Therapy Books

Search Strategies

• MeSH Terms: Use Medical Subject Headings for precise database searching.
• Boolean Operators: Combine terms with AND, OR, NOT for targeted results.
• Limiters: Apply filters for peer review, full text, publication date.
• Citation Chaining: Follow references from key articles to find related research.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Access materials not available in our collection through Interlibrary Loan services.

Common ILL Issues

• Publisher Embargos: Recent articles may have access restrictions lasting months to over a year.
• Limited Availability: Some international journals aren't widely held in U.S. libraries.
• Delivery Methods: Articles are sent via email (PDF) or secure link; books are available for pickup at the library.

AMA Citation Style for DPT Students

AMA Style Resources

• Citation Machine AMA
• Purdue OWL: AMA Style
• AMA Manual of Style 11th Ed. (PDF)
• AMA Manual of Style 11th Ed. (library book)

Professional Development Resources

Continuing Education & Professional Organizations

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• World Confederation for Physical Therapy
• Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
• Accreditation Information (CAPTE)

Licensure & Study Guides

• NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination)
• FSBPT Exam Prep
• National Physical Therapy Exam Review & Study Guide (library book)

Access & Support