Key Books
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by Call Number: RC455.2.C4 A48 2022 ReferenceISBN: 9780890425763Also ONLINE, see the database, DSM Library.
Recreational Therapy and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health by Call Number: RM736.7 .R43 2016ISBN: 9781882883950Publication Date: 2016
Recreational Therapy Basics, Techniques, and Interventions by Call Number: RC489.R4 R43 2016ISBN: 1882883977Publication Date: 2015
Recreational Therapy for Specific Diagnoses and Conditions by Call Number: RM736.7 .R437 2015ISBN: 1882883969Publication Date: 2015
Recreational Therapy Handbook of Practice by Call Number: RM736.7 .P67 2006ISBN: 9781882883530Publication Date: 2006
Additional Books
For additional books in this subject area, see the Books/E-Books page of the Therapeutic Recreation subject guide.
Key Databases
- CINAHL Plus with Full Text (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowCovers over 4,600 nursing and allied health journals, with full-text articles from more than 350 active, non-open access journals. Coverage includes nursing, biomedicine, alternative/complementary medicine, consumer health and other allied health disciplines. Also covers health care books, nursing dissertations, selected conference proceedings, standards of practice, audiovisuals and book chapters. Contains continuing education modules, research instruments records, evidence-based care sheets, and quick lessons as well.
- SPORTDiscus with Full Text (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowProvides citations and abstracts to periodical articles, books, conference proceedings, and research papers. Includes full text for 530 journals. Topics covered include sports medicine, exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology, training, coaching, and physical education.
Note: This resource is limited to 4 simultaneous users. If access is unavailable, please try again later. - MEDLINE with Full Text (U.S. National Library of Medicine & EBSCO) @ EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowEssentially equivalent to PubMed from the National Library of Medicine, but with full text for select journals. Authoritative information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and much more. Over 4,800 current biomedical journals are indexed; full text for 1,470 journals. Uses MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Incorporates PREMEDLINE, OLDMEDLINE, AIDSLINE & more.
Additional Databases
- Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO) @ EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
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A comprehensive database containing full-text academic journals, magazines and periodicals plus reports, books and videos covering virtually every discipline. Includes thousands of English-language and native-language full-text journals from Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America. - Alt HealthWatch (EBSCO) @ EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowIncludes about 50 active journals and magazines focused on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness, including the evolving practice of holistic medicine and therapies.
- Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO) @ EBSCOhost This link opens in a new windowIncludes 140 active journals, 120 peer-reviewed active journals, and 930 indexed and abstracted journals covering nursing and allied health topics including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
Key Journals
American Journal of Recreation Therapy
- Indexed in CINAHL Plus (2003 – Present)
- Full text available online (2007 – Present)
- Available in print at the library (2003-2015)
Therapeutic Recreation Journal
- Indexed in CINAHL Plus (2001 – Present)
- Full text available in SPORTDiscus (2013 – Present)
- Available in print and microfilm at the library (1967 – 2015)
Annual in Therapeutic Recreation
- Indexed (1992 – Present) and full text available (2013 – Present) in CINAHL Plus
- Full text available in print at the library (1992 – 2007, 2010 – 2013)
Additional Journals
Journal of Leisure Research
- Indexed and full text available in SPORTDiscus (1992 – Present)
- Full text available in print and microfilm (1969 – 2011)
Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership
- Indexed and full text available in SPORTDiscus (2015 – Present)
Leisure Sciences
- Indexed in SPORTDiscus (1992 – Present) with some full text (1998 – Present with 18 month embargo)
- Full text available from Taylor & Francis Online (1997 – Present)
- Full text available in print and microfilm (1977 – 2008)
- Available from Taylor & Francis Online (1997 – Present)
- Available in print and microfilm (1997 – 2008)