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Occupational Therapy Assistant Resources: Research Databases

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Access the American Journal of Occupational Therapy

The American Occupational Therapy Association publishes the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT), where you will find peer-reviewed research articles examining the effectiveness and efficiency of occupational therapy practices and all matters related to the profession. Use your SCCCD log in credentials to use this resource off-campus.

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How to Access and Search the American Journal of Occupational Therapy (AJOT) Database
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Databases

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EBSCOhost is a library resource that hosts a variety of databases in different fields and areas. You can select additional, specialized databases relevant to your topic when using this database, too. 

Below are some databases available through EBSCOhost that are particularly helpful for occupational therapy topics.

Open Access Resources

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy - a peer-reviewed, open-access journal with a mission to publish high-quality articles that focus on applied research, practice, and education in the occupational therapy profession.

Journal of Occupational Therapy Education -  an open access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal devoted solely to publishing research and other relevant information related to occupational therapy and occupational science education.

Occupational Therapy International - publishes research reflecting the practice of occupational therapy throughout the world. Topics include reliability and validity of clinical instruments, assistive technology, and community rehabilitation.

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