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#MyPTArticleOfTheMonth resource – 95% confidence intervals explained
The purpose of conducting a randomised controlled trial, or a systematic review of randomised controlled trials, is to determine the size of the treatment effect (or the difference in outcome for the treatments being compared). The mean (or average) difference in outcome between the treatment groups is called the point estimate. The point estimate is…
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PEDro #MyPTArticleOfTheMonth challenge spreads to Dutch-speaking physiotherapists
A new partner, Koninklijk Nederlands Genootschap voor Fysiotherapie, has joined the PEDro #MyPTArticleOfTheMonth challenge. Many physiotherapists have signed up for the #MyPTArticleOfTheMonth challenge and have started sharing their reading with the global physiotherapy community. We invite all physiotherapists to join in the challenge. To support this global challenge, the PEDro #MyPTArticleOfTheMonth video is now available…
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PEDro update (1 July 2019)
PEDro contains 43,951 records. In the 1 July 2019 update you will find: 34,361 reports of randomised controlled trials (33,522 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,906 reports of systematic reviews, and 684 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. pedro.org.au
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Systematic review found that non-invasive positive pressure ventilation may reduce hospital mortality in people with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
This Cochrane systematic review evaluated the effectiveness and safety of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation compared to standard care for adults with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. Randomised controlled trials recruiting participants aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema that evaluated nasal or face mask non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (continuous positive…
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#MyPTArticleOfTheMonth – what is Darren Brown reading?
Darren Brown is a clinician and academic from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom who specialises in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the largest HIV unit in Europe, and Darren leads the physiotherapy service providing interventions in…
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#MyPTArticleOfTheMonth resource – how to read an evidence-based clinical practice guideline
Clinical practice guidelines are useful for clinicians as they summarise the available evidence about management of a health condition. A key feature that distinguishes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines is that the treatment recommendations are based on a synthesis of clinical research. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines are defined as “statements that include recommendations, intended to optimise…
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The PEDro “Dance of the subdisciplines 1990-2018” video is fascinating
We have plotted the growth in the number of trials, reviews and guidelines available for each area of practice (or subdiscipline) of physiotherapy. Data are displayed each year from 1990 to 2018. This “Dance of the subdisciplines 1990-2018” video is fascinating to watch. Keep your eye on “neurology”!
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Ianthe Boden wins PEDro prize for the best trial presented at WCPT 2019!
The PEDro prize is awarded to the person who presents the best report of a randomised controlled trial at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress. The award recognises the achievements of researchers who conduct high quality, clinically important randomised controlled trials. To be eligible, the presentation must have been a primary report for…
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WCPT’s highest global honour goes to Anne Moseley
Anne Moseley, co-founder of PEDro, received the Mildred Elson Award in the opening ceremony for World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress 2019. The Mildred Elson Award is the highest honour the WCPT can bestow. It is awarded for outstanding leadership that significantly contributes to the physiotherapy profession. Anne was recognised before almost 4,300 physiotherapists…
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PEDro update (3 June 2019)
PEDro contains 43,643 records. In the 3 June 2019 update you will find: 43,643 reports of randomised controlled trials (33,300 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,842 reports of systematic reviews, and 677 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. pedro.org.au
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PEDro 10,000 searches per day milestone!
PEDro has reached a new record for the average number of searches performed every day. In March 2019 over 10,000 searches per day were conducted. To answer your clinical question go to the PEDro search page. For more information about PEDro content and utilisation visit the PEDro statistics page.
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13% of physiotherapy guidelines, reviews and trials include a plain-language summary
A plain-language summary is a short and clearly stated version of a study’s results using non-scientific vocabulary. These summaries are useful for both patients and clinicians in the process of shared decision-making. A recent article investigated how commonly plain-language summaries were included in evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials evaluating physiotherapy…
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Systematic review identifies 11 consistent recommendations in evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for musculoskeletal pain
This systematic review evaluated recommendations for high-quality care for common musculoskeletal pain sites treated in emergency departments and primary care. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for adult musculoskeletal pain that were written in English and published since 2011 were included. Guidelines were excluded if they focussed on traumatic musculoskeletal pain, single modalities (eg, surgery), traditional medicine,…
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Systematic review found that adding communication techniques did not improve objective physical activity measures in older people
This systematic review evaluated whether adding patient-therapist communication during physiotherapy treatment increased self-reported and objectively-measured physical activity levels in older adults. Randomised controlled trials and clinical controlled trials that investigated the effect of adding therapist communication interventions to exercise on physical activity measures, subjective and objective, in older people compared to exercise alone were included.…
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#MyPTArticleOfTheMonth – what is Marcelo Rieder reading?
Marcelo Rieder is physiotherapy team leader in the trauma intensive care unit at the Grupo Hospitalar Conceição and professor in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy at the Centro Universitário Metodista in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. He is recognised by the Conselho Federal de Fisioterapia e Terapia Ocupacionala as a specialist respiratory physiotherapist. One way Marcelo keeps up-to-date…
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#MyPTArticleOfTheMonth resource – how to search PEDro
PEDro is an excellent source of high-quality clinical research to answer clinical questions about the effects of physiotherapy interventions. We have put together 10 tips to help you get started or enhance your skills with PEDro searching. Think about (and record) your clinical question before you start searching. The ‘PICO’ memory aid will help ensure…
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Introducing the new PEDro logo
PEDro celebrates its 20th birthday in October 2019. To mark this important milestone we have decided to refresh the PEDro logo and web-site. The new logo is now being used, and we will launch the new-look web-site later in the year. You can watch the PEDro logo transform from old to new in the video…
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PEDro update (6 May 2019)
PEDro contains 43,384 records. In the 6 May 2019 update you will find: 33,928 reports of randomised controlled trials (33,065 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 8,783 reports of systematic reviews, and 673 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. pedro.org.au
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An overview of PEDro
A short article providing an overview of the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) has recently been published. PEDro is a free, searchable online resource that can be used by physiotherapists to assist their efforts to undertake evidence-based practice. In February 2019 PEDro indexed the details of over 42,000 pieces of published evidence about the effects of…
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Systematic review found that spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low back pain produces similar effects to therapies recommended by clinical guidelines
This systematic review evaluated the benefits and harms of spinal manipulative therapy for the treatment of chronic low back pain. Randomised controlled trials conducted in adults 18 years and older with more than 50% of participants reporting pain lasting more than 3 months were included. Spinal manipulative therapy was compared against guideline-recommended interventions, non-guideline-recommended interventions,…
