Research Help
Need help? Please don't hesitate to contact your cohort's librarian.
Your librarian can help with: developing your search; knowledge synthesis projects (literature reviews, systematic and scoping reviews, etc.); finding books, articles, and other information sources; managing your references and data; and more!
For quick research help, you can also contact Woodward Library via email and in-person, or use the AskAway chat service.
Rachael Bradshaw: Vancouver
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(604) 822-2884
Aubrey Geyer: Fraser Valley (Surrey)
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(604) 827-0578
Zahra Premji: Island (Victoria) - Health Research Librarian, University of Victoria
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Kristy Hancock: Northern (Prince George)
Knowledge Synthesis Help
To arrange for a systematic or scoping review consultation, please complete this Consult Request form.
Systematic Review workshops are offered regularly - please check the events calendar for the next offering.
For more information on how UBC Librarians can support your systematic or scoping review project, please see How we Can Help.
Deciding between a Systematic or a Literature Review? Check out this description of the differences in their stages and processes.
- How we can helpWith search methodology guidance for Systematic, Scoping and other Knowledge Synthesis Reviews
Key Resources for Getting Started
Learning how to find information at UBC Library
View the short videos at Searching the Library for a quick orientation to search tips and services.
- Finding booksCall number ranges to find PT related books and suggested Subjects for searching the catalogue
- Core databases for Physical Therapy researchFor finding current and authoritative articles, book chapters and more on rehabilitation topics
- LWW Health LibrarySee the Physical Therapy and Exercise Science subject areas for ebooks. To print pages and use online tools, register an account with LWW Health Library
Anatomy and Physical Examination Videos, Tools and Texts
- Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy
Series of anatomy lessons on video using unembalmed human specimens to illustrate anatomical structures.
- Anatomy TV (Primal Pictures)Interactive 3D anatomy tool, with peel away layers, models of organs, imaging and self assessment tests. Now also includes Anatomy and Physiology Online.
- Bates' Guide to Physical Examination 13th editionAuthoritative, step-by-step textbook on performing the patient interview and physical examination.
- Bates A visual guide to physical examination 5th edStreaming video version adapted from the popular video series. Includes 12 key subject areas.
- CLINICAL ANATOMYAnatomical videos, 3D, illustrations produced by the Hive, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
- NEUROANATOMYProduced by the Department of Neuroanatomy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC