PEDro runs online training for physiotherapists and other health professionals looking to improve their skills in aspects of evidence-based practice. No matter where you live, you can access online training with PEDro.
All training is online. To participate, you don’t have to be in a certain place at a certain time. Simply login to the training session whenever it is convenient for you.
You can enhance your skills in evidence-based practice by enrolling in these PEDro short courses:
PEDro scale training program
Learn to assess physiotherapy trials for methodological quality using the PEDro Scale.
The PEDro Scale training program provides you with definitions and detailed descriptions, relevant references, frequently asked questions, examples and practice papers for each item of the PEDro scale.
The PEDro scale training program is currently only available in English and Portuguese.
Each subscription lasts for 3 months and is for a single user with their own email address. Subscriptions cannot be shared. If you are interested in an institutional subscription, please contact us for a quote.
After successful completion of the PEDro scale training program and the accuracy test you can become a PEDro rater.
Enter the PEDro scale training program.
Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) Short Courses and Online Event
Enhance practice with evidence-based excellence for physios and allied health.
Evidence-based healthcare begins with formulating precise clinical questions and accessing high-quality research to inform practice decisions. However, challenges arise when there is a lack of understanding of study design features and difficulties navigating the vast volume of published articles.
The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) is crucial in indexing evidence to guide physiotherapy practice. An analysis of 1.3 million PEDro searches revealed that only 50% of searches include sufficient critical elements of a clinical question. In contrast, 4% utilise features like truncation to enhance search efficiency, and 13% contain errors such as improper use of Boolean operators. Additionally, many healthcare professionals and clinical researchers need help identifying high-quality research due to a poor grasp of research methodology.
To address these challenges, a course has been designed to be broken down into four smaller and discrete parts, each offering different benefits to participants.
Course 1: How to Search. Participants will learn effective search strategies to navigate research databases and locate relevant evidence efficiently.
Course 2: How to Read and Review Similar Trial Designs. This segment will enhance participants' ability to evaluate and interpret research studies with simpler trial designs critically.
Course 3: How to Read and Review More Complex Trial Designs. Participants will delve deeper into reviewing and understanding research studies with more complex trial designs, honing their analytical skills.
Course 4: Discussion with the Editor of a Leading Physiotherapy Journal. In this two-hour session, participants will be able to engage with the Editor of a prominent global physiotherapy journal. They will share insights on what to look for in clinical papers, providing valuable guidance on enhancing research quality and increasing the chances of getting papers published. Date for Course 4 to be announced.
By participating in these course modules, healthcare professionals and researchers can enhance their skills in conducting effective searches, critically appraising research, and understanding complex trial designs. Engaging with experts can provide invaluable insights into the publication process, ultimately empowering participants to contribute high-quality research to physiotherapy.
This course is convened through the Sydney Health Executive Education unit at The University of Sydney, Australia.
Find out more about Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) Short Courses and Online Event.
Contact: sph.pedro@sydney.edu.au
