PEDro indexes 47,000+ reports
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved a new milestone for the amount of evidence. There are now 47,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro. pedro.org.au
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PEDro update (3 June 2020)
PEDro contains 47,188 records. In the 3 June 2020 update you will find: 36,693 reports of randomised controlled trials (35,876 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 9,811 reports …
DiTA update (1 June 2020)
DiTA contains 1,784 records. In the 1 June 2020 update you will find: 1,616 reports of primary studies, and 168 reports of systematic reviews. dita.org.au
Support for PEDro comes from the Deutscher Verband für Physiotherapie, Physioswiss, Associação Espanola de Fisioterapeutas, Taiwan Physical Therapy Association, Félag Sjúkraþjálfara, Macau Physical Therapists Association, and Cambodian Physical Therapy Association
We thank Deutscher Verband für Physiotherapie, Physioswiss, Associação Espanola de Fisioterapeutas, Taiwan Physical Therapy Association, Félag Sjúkraþjálfara, Macau Physical Therapists Association, and Cambodian Physical Therapy Association who have just renewed their partnership with PEDro for …
Systematic review found that early rehabilitation interventions reduce the likelihood of developing intensive care unit-acquired weakness in critically ill patients
Intensive care unit-acquired weakness is associated with significant impairments in body structure and function, activity limitation, and participation restriction. The aim of this review was to estimate the average effect of early rehabilitation interventions compared …
Infographic for systematic review that found that exercise improves symptoms of depression in people with chronic health conditions
Last month we summarised the Beland et al systematic review. The review concluded that exercise improves symptoms of depression in people with chronic health conditions. Some suggestions for providing exercise programs are in this infographic. …
PEDro thanks physiotherapy organisations for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
The PEDro team expresses its thanks and appreciation to physiotherapy organisations for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact worldwide, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) and its Member …
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic from Italian physiotherapists
Since late February 2020 the world has witnessed the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Italy. Physiotherapists have contributed to frontline care during this time. With the number of cases slowing, three …
DiTA update (4 May 2020)
DiTA contains 1,768 records. In the 4 May 2020 update you will find: 1,602 reports of primary studies, and 166 reports of systematic reviews. dita.org.au
PEDro update (4 May 2020)
PEDro contains 46,900 records. In the 4 May 2020 update you will find: 36,500 reports of randomised controlled trials (35,655 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 9,722 reports …
