Most other titles only have annual indexes. For a more comprehensive search indexes need to be scanned and details are given below of the relevant ones to use. One of the major problems with searching is choosing the right terminology. Remember to consult any subject heading lists or thesauruses first to ensure only appropriate terms are looked under. Several of the indexes are produced in America so American terminology will be used.
Some indexes use natural language order, others rotate terms eg.
Index Medicus prefers Education, Medical. Some important aspects of OT may not have specific subject headings. Examples are activities therapy and neuro-developmental therapy while material on specific aids and ADL assessments are difficult to find as they may be indexed under more general headings. Techniques such as Rood and Bobath will often only be located under broader terms and articles on the practical skills utilised by OT's are often poorly indexed. Searchers should therefore consider their search terms very carefully and think of likely alternatives to look under.