For this assignment, you will:
formulate a question utilizing the PICO format
develop a search strategy
utilize library searching skills
apprise research articles for validity
Use SIMPLE KEYWORDS in search boxes:
occupational therapy and independent living
occupational therapy and elderly and active
occupational therapy and preventative health care and geriatrics
occupational therapy and old age and lifestyle
"elderly or geriatrics" and occupational therapy
Use LIMITERS to narrow the results.
Research articles follow a specific format and are organized into standard sections. Skim the abstract and article for the following sections:
Introduction
Participants
Objectives
Methods
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Letters to the editor
News articles
Literature reviews
Editorials & opinion pieces
Systematic reviews
Information articles
Care plans
Meta analysis & meta synthesis
