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DiTA now contains 2,000+ primary studies and systematic reviews
We are pleased to announce that DiTA has just achieved an important milestone. There are now 2,000+ articles reporting the results of primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating the accuracy of diagnostic tests used by physiotherapists indexed in DiTA. dita.org.au
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Call for expressions of interest for positions on the PEDro Steering Committee
PEDro and DiTA are managed by a Steering Committee that works with an Advisory Committee. Collectively, these groups are known as the PEDro Partnership. The primary roles of the PEDro Partnership are to facilitate evidence-based physiotherapy by ensuring ongoing open access to PEDro and DiTA, and to promote and support the widespread and efficient use…
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DiTA update (1 March 2021)
DiTA contains 2,037 records. In the 1 March 2021 update you will find: 1,836 reports of primary studies, and 201 reports of systematic reviews. dita.org.au
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PEDro update (1 March 2021)
PEDro contains 49,927 records. In the 1 March 2021 update you will find: 38,630 reports of randomised controlled trials (37,897 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 10,605 reports of systematic reviews, and 692 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. pedro.org.au
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DiTA update (March 2021)
DiTA was updated on 1 March 2021. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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PEDro update (March 2021)
PEDro was updated on 1 March 2021. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (March 2021)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 1 March 2021. pedro.org.au dita.org.au
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PEDro most accessed articles in 2020
In 2020, PEDro answered more than 3.8 million questions. That means a new search was performed every 8 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 best…
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Thank you to PEDro volunteers and staff during 2020
PEDro received assistance from a large number of volunteers during 2020. 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: Alessandro Pagano, Amy Sman, Ana Salles,…
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What makes a great clinical trial? Study exploring physiotherapy trials published in 2014-2019 offers some insights
Some trials are ground-breaking and grab a great deal of attention. Others fail to excite. What makes them different? A recent descriptive study published in Physiotherapy Theory and Practice offers some insights. The study aimed to identify common characteristics of landmark physiotherapy clinical trials. Data were extracted from the PEDro Top 5 Trials in 2014-2019,…
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Systematic review found that exercise therapy delivered using advanced telehealth technology may improve exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major cause of disability and mortality worldwide. There is level 1 evidence that exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity, dyspnoea and quality of life. Telecommunication technology can be used to deliver exercise therapy. This systematic review aimed to estimate the effects of exercise therapy delivered using advanced telehealth technology…
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Video for large clinical trial that found that screening for fall risk and targeted exercise or multifactorial intervention did not result in fewer fractures than advice by mail alone in community-dwelling older people
Last month we summarised the PreFIT clinical trial by Lamb et al. The trial concluded that screening for fall risk and targeted exercise or multifactorial intervention did not result in fewer fractures than advice by mail alone in community-dwelling older people. A video of Professor Sallie Lamb explaining the PreFIT results is available at https://youtu.be/VSvcfBLs2AU.…
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“You Ask #PEDroAnswers” campaign spreads to Germany and France
Physiotherapists from around the globe have started submitting their clinical questions to the “You Ask #PEDroAnswers” campaign. We invite all physiotherapists to join in. The campaign is spreading to Germany and France. We welcome Physio Deutschland as a new supporter for the campaign. To help French-speaking physiotherapists to be involved, the launch video is now…
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“You Ask #PEDroAnswers” search tip #1 – ask a PICO question before you search
Throughout 2021 we will be sharing some tips on how to use the PEDro Advanced Search. The first tip is “ask a PICO question before you search”. As a clinician, you perform diagnostic tests, provide information on prognosis, and implement interventions on a daily basis. You may want to find out if the diagnostic test…
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First short video of PEDro Advanced Search for the “You Ask #PEDroAnswers” campaign
Each month in 2021 we will share short videos illustrating how to use the PEDro Advanced Search to find the best research to answer clinical questions submitted by PEDro users. The first question to be answered is “In older people living at home, does telephone motivational interviewing with a physiotherapist increase physical activity compared to…
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DiTA update (1 February 2021)
DiTA contains 1,958 records. In the 1 February 2021 update you will find: 1,758 reports of primary studies, and 200 reports of systematic reviews. dita.org.au
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PEDro update (1 February 2021)
PEDro contains 49,685 records. In the 1 February 2021 update you will find: 38,461 reports of randomised controlled trials (37,732 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 10,536 reports of systematic reviews, and 688 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. pedro.org.au
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DiTA update (February 2021)
DiTA was updated on 1 February 2021. For the latest primary studies and systematic reviews evaluating diagnostic tests in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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PEDro update (February 2021)
PEDro was updated on 1 February 2021. For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit Evidence in your inbox.
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Next PEDro and DiTA updates (February 2021)
The next PEDro and DiTA updates are on Monday 1 February 2021.
