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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (December 2020)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 7 December 2020. https://pedro.org.au https://dita.org.au/
Systematic review found that Tai Chi probably improves physical and mental health in people with knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and disabling condition. Previous reviews of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis have focused on physical health outcomes. This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects…
PEDro celebrates World COPD Day on 18 November 2020
World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) in collaboration with the World Health Organization. COPD is a disease…
Infographic for systematic review that found pulmonary rehabilitation can improve functional capacity and quality of life in people with pneumoconiosis
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Zhao et al. The review concluded that pulmonary rehabilitation can improve functional capacity and quality of life in people with pneumoconiosis. Some…
DiTA update (2 November 2020)
DiTA contains 1,893 records. In the 2 November 2020 update you will find: 1,701 reports of primary studies, and 192 reports of systematic reviews. https://dita.org.au
PEDro update (2 November 2020)
PEDro contains 48,845 records. In the 2 November 2020 update you will find: 37,879 reports of randomised controlled trials (37,083 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using…
DiTA update (November 2020)
DiTA was updated on 2 November 2020. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
Next PEDro and DiTA updates (November 2020)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 2 November 2020.
Systematic review found that pulmonary rehabilitation can improve functional capacity and quality of life in people with pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis is a class of interstitial lung disease where inhalation of mineral dust (eg, silica) has caused interstitial fibrosis. It is commonly caused by occupational exposure. In 2018 pneumoconiosis accounted…
Infographic for systematic review that found exercise alone or combined with education probably reduces future low back pain intensity and disability in working aged adults
Last month we summarised the systematic review by de Campos et al. The review concluded that exercise alone or combined with education probably reduces future low back pain intensity and…
