Tests + Measures in OT
There are a vast amount of instruments and assessments available for OT Practice. Use these resources and instructions to find the ones you need.
Full-text Instruments
Very few testing instruments are given away for free. Treadwell Library's subscription to this database let's you have access to a collection of full-text instruments.
Contains a combination of downloadable instruments and summaries of instruments; summaries will include info about how to acquire the instrument.
Test + Measures Databases
The following databases mostly contain descriptions of tests available for purchase.
Finding Tests in the Databases
Finding information about a specific test or instrument in any database (including Google Scholar):
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Finding information about tests or instruments on a topic:
CINAHL
- Perform a search for your topic.
- Back at the search screen, type Research Instrument into the search box, and select Publication Type in the dropdown menu next to it. Then search.
- Combine the two searches by checking the boxes next to them and clicking on the button Search with AND.
PsycInfo
- Performa search for your topic.
- Back at the search screen, click on the button for Additional Limits.
- Select the check box next to Tests & Measures.
- Click the Limit a Search button and take a look at your results.