REHABDATA: a disability and rehabilitation information resource.

Area of Science:

• Rehabilitation Research
• Disability Studies
• Information Science

Background:

• The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) maintains the REHABDATA database.
• REHABDATA houses approximately 69,000 abstracts.
• The database covers a wide range of materials including books, reports, articles, and audiovisual resources.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of the REHABDATA database.
• To offer background information on its content and scope.
• To guide users on basic search strategies and features.

Main Methods:

• Information retrieval from the REHABDATA database.
• Analysis of database content related to disability and rehabilitation.
• Description of search functionalities.

Main Results:

• REHABDATA is a significant repository for disability and rehabilitation research.
• The database includes diverse formats of information.
• Basic search techniques can effectively retrieve relevant information.

Conclusions:

• REHABDATA serves as a valuable tool for researchers and professionals in the field.
• Understanding the database structure and search features enhances information discovery.
• Continued utilization of REHABDATA supports advancements in disability and rehabilitation.