In 2021, the Diagnostic Test Accuracy database (DiTA) was searched over 25,000 times by users in 147 countries. Although DiTA contains more primary diagnostic test accuracy studies than systematic reviews of such studies, the most …
In 2021, PEDro answered more than 4.2 million questions. That means a new search was performed every 7 seconds, on average. Although PEDro contains more randomised controlled trials than systematic reviews and practice guidelines, the …
We found the five social media posts that PEDro users most engaged with in 2021. In case you missed them, we provide a brief description and links to the original posts below. First short video …
Shared decision making is a collaborative process that involves patients and physiotherapists making health-related decisions together after discussing and considering several things: the available options for treatment; the benefits and harms of each treatment option; …
Read moreShared decision making is an important part of evidence-based physiotherapy
In a previous PEDro blog, physiotherapists were encouraged to stop using null hypothesis statistical tests in clinical research. Such tests involve the reporting of p-values and the interpretation of results as statistically significant or non-significant. …
Read morePhysiotherapy journal editors now expect authors to use estimation methods
The PEDro team pays tribute to physiotherapists and other healthcare workers who are providing frontline care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Your bravery, dedication and expertise have more than earned the gratitude of …
Read morePhysiotherapists are continuing to fight COVID-19 with updated recommendations
Since 1999 PEDro has been providing rapid access to the best research evaluating the effects of physiotherapy interventions. PEDro is coordinated by a small group of physiotherapists who form the PEDro Steering Committee. During 2021 …
We are looking for 10 volunteers for a pilot study to work out how best to measure PEDro searching skills. The study is conducted at The University of Sydney. Participants need to: be a licensed …
Read moreParticipants required for a pilot study about PEDro searching
We are excited to announce that the PEDro website is now available in Greek. This enhancement means that PEDro has 17 language sections: English, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, …
The PEDro prize is awarded to the person who presents the best report of a randomised controlled trial at the World Physiotherapy Congress. The award recognises the achievements of researchers who conduct high quality, clinically …
Read moreRachael Cowan wins PEDro prize for the best trial presented at #WorldPhysio2021!
