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Choosing the best randomised controlled trials to inform practice
Selecting the best research to read is one aspect of evidence-based practice. Randomised controlled trials estimate the difference in outcomes between an intervention and a comparator for a sample of participants. But are all trials free from bias? The short answer is “No”. A recent Research Note published in the Journal of Physiotherapy discusses how…
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Systematic review found that neuromuscular electrical stimulation improves activities of daily living after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and is typically associated with loss of motor function and reduced ability to perform activities of daily living. Electrical stimulation is recommended in clinical guidelines, but previous systematic reviews have not differentiated between different levels of patient involvement during the application of stimulation. This review aimed to estimate…
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Infographic for systematic review that found that behavioural strategies combined with self-directed exercise programs increase adherence with physical activity in women who had breast cancer
Last month we summarised the systematic review by Pudkasam et al. The review concluded that behavioural strategies combined with self-directed exercise programs increase adherence with physical activity in women who had breast cancer. Some suggestions for using behavioural strategies in conjunction with exercise programs for women with breast cancer are included in this infographic. Pudkasam…
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DiTA’s most accessed articles in 2021
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 commonly accessed articles by DiTA users were primarily reviews. This means that many physiotherapists are using the most condensed forms…
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PEDro’s most accessed articles in 2021
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 most commonly accessed articles by PEDro users were reviews and guidelines. This means that many physiotherapists are using the most…
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DiTA update (4 April 2022)
DiTA contains 2,339 records. In the 4 April 2022 update you will find: 2,095 reports of primary studies, and 244 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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PEDro update (4 April 2022)
PEDro contains 54,357 records. In the 4 April 2022 update you will find: 41,718 reports of randomised controlled trials (41,104 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 11,933 reports of systematic reviews, and 706 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
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Support for PEDro comes from industry, physiotherapy organisations and individuals
Support for PEDro comes from industry partners around the globe. The Australian Physiotherapy Association is our Foundation Partner. The Motor Accident Insurance Commission, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and American Physical Therapy Association are Partners. Our Association Partners for 2021 were World Physiotherapy Member Organisations from 38 countries. We also thank the individual physiotherapists who have…
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Free full text access is available for about 60% of articles indexed in PEDro
Access to full-text copies of research articles is an essential element of evidence-based practice. Physiotherapists read the full-text articles to appraise the quality and applicability of the research before applying the results in practice. However, because the content of some journals can only be accessed with a subscription or payment per article, cost may be…
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (April 2022)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 4 April 2022.
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Rachael Cowan and co-authors publish their #WorldPhysio2021 prize-winning trial of treatments for greater trochanteric pain syndrome
In a PEDro blog in April 2021 we highlighted that Rachael Cowan and her co-authors had won the PEDro prize for the best trial presented at the World Physiotherapy Congress 2021. This factorial randomised trial sought to determine the effect of exercise plus education and the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on tendon pain and…
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Systematic review found that behavioural strategies combined with self-directed exercise programs increase adherence with physical activity in women who had breast cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in women globally. Self-directed physical activity or exercise programs are associated with positive breast cancer outcomes. Behavioural strategies that can increase adherence with these programs include self-monitoring by using a step tracking device and motivational interviewing. This systematic review aimed to estimate the effect…
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PEDro social media highlights from 2021
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 of PEDro Advanced Search for the “You Ask #PEDroAnswers” campaign. This video answered “In older people living at home, does…
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PEDro now contains 54,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines
We are pleased to announce that PEDro has just achieved a new milestone. There are now 54,000+ reports of trials, reviews and guidelines indexed on PEDro. pedro.org.au
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DiTA update (7 March 2022)
DiTA contains 2,333 records. In the 7 March 2022 update you will find: 2,090 reports of primary studies, and 243 reports of systematic reviews. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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PEDro update (7 March 2022)
PEDro contains 54,098 records. In the 7 March 2022 update you will find: 41,559 reports of randomised controlled trials (40,933 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 11,836 reports of systematic reviews, and 703 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (March 2022)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 7 March 2022.
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Thank you to PEDro volunteers and staff during 2021
PEDro received assistance from a large number of volunteers during 2021. These physiotherapists have donated time and skills to confirm that articles are eligible for indexing in PEDro, apply search codes, and rate trials indexed in PEDro using the PEDro scale. We extend a big vote of thanks to: Alaa Noureldeen Kora, Alessandro Pagano, Alexandra…
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Shared decision making is an important part of evidence-based physiotherapy
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; and the patient’s values, preferences and personal circumstances. Shared decision making is therefore a means of translating evidence into practice…
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Physiotherapy journal editors now expect authors to use estimation methods
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. There are many problems with p-values and claims of statistical significance, as discussed in detail in a Research Note published…
