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Meet the PEDro Advisory Committee
The PEDro Advisory Committee provides valuable advice to guide the development, implementation and sustainability of the PEDro evidence resource. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of the Advisory Committee. Associate Professor Leonardo Oliveira Pena Costa Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, Brazil Leo is the Head of the Masters…
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PEDro users select high-quality clinical research
An evaluation of the relationship between the number of times articles are accessed on the PEDro and the article characteristics has recently been published. All articles indexed on PEDro for a 6-month period (August 2014 to January 2015) were evaluated. We extracted variables relating to the algorithm used to present PEDro search results (research design,…
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New systematic review found that self-management interventions which include action plans for exacerbation improve health-related quality of life in individuals with COPD
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy of self-management interventions specifically designed for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that include a COPD exacerbation action plan compared with usual care for health-related quality of life, respiratory-related hospital admissions and other health outcomes. Twenty-two studies (n= 3,854 participants) were included in…
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PEDro update (9 October 2017)
PEDro contains 37,970 records. In the 9 October 2017 update you will find: 29,987 reports of randomised controlled trials (29,311 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,349 reports of systematic reviews, and 634 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Karin Valkenet wins PEDro prize for best clinical trial at WCPT 2017
PEDro supported a new prize at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress in Cape Town in July 2017. The prize was for the best clinical trial presented at the congress. 88 abstracts presenting the primary results of high-quality and groundbreaking clinical trials were considered for the prize. Six judges, all experienced clinical trialists,…
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Systematic review found that interventions based on diet and physical activity reduce gestational weight gain and lower the odds of caesarean section
Thirty-six randomised controlled trials were included in this systematic review (n=12,526 women). The mean (SD) age of the participants was 30 years (5.1). The trials included interventions based on diet, physical activity, or a mixed approach of diet, physical activity, and behavior modifying techniques. About 45% of the women included were nulliparous, 40% were obese,…
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PEDro update (4 September 2017)
PEDro contains 37,649 records. In the 4 September 2017 update you will find: 29,740 reports of randomised controlled trials (29,031 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,278 reports of systematic reviews, and 631 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Updated Cochrane review found that circuit class therapy is effective for improving mobility for people after stroke
In this review, the authors included 17 trials (n=1,297 participants) which evaluated the effects of circuit class rehabilitation compared to usual care or sham rehabilitation for people after stroke of any type, severity and stage. Circuit class therapy was defined as physical rehabilitation in a group environment, with no more than one staff member per…
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PEDro update (7 August 2017)
PEDro contains 37,378 records. In the 7 August 2017 update you will find: 29.551 reports of randomised controlled trials (28,785 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,201 reports of systematic reviews, and 626 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Stronger recommendations for trials to refer to existing reviews are needed
Many clinical trials are reported without reference to the existing relevant high-quality research. This is one source of waste in research. This study aimed to investigate the extent to which authors of articles reporting the primary results of clinical trials of physiotherapy interventions try to use high-quality clinical research to (1) help justify the need…
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PEDro update (3 July 2017)
PEDro contains 37,067 records. In the 3 July 2017 update you will find: 29,321 reports of randomised controlled trials (28,527 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,123 reports of systematic reviews, and 623 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines For latest guidelines, reviews and trials in physiotherapy visit…
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New Cochrane review found that exercise therapy improves exercise capacity in heart transplant recipients
In this new review, the authors included 10 trials (n=300) which evaluated the effects of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for people who had received a heart transplantation. Nine studies compared an exercise-only intervention with a no exercise comparator and one study compared high-intensity interval training with moderate-intensity training. Exercise capacity was measured using the peak oxygen…
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PEDro update (5 June 2017)
PEDro contains 36,825 records. In the 5 June 2017 update you will find: 29,139 reports of randomised controlled trials (28.361 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 7,063 reports of systematic reviews, and 623 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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Systematic review found that combining resistance training with aerobic training is more effective than aerobic training alone for physical function in patients with coronary heart disease
This review investigated the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation consisting of resistance training on outcomes of physical function. Studies including resistance training as a single intervention, or in combination with aerobic training, were included. These were compared to aerobic training alone for cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2 peak and peak work capacity) and muscular strength. Meta-analyses were conducted…
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PEDro update (1 May 2017)
PEDro contains 36,506 records. In the 1 May 2017 update you will find: 28,891 reports of randomised controlled trials (28,177 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 6,998 reports of systematic reviews, and 617 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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PEDro scale is valid and reliable in pharmaceutical trials
The validity (convergent and construct) and inter-rater reliability of the PEDro scale has been evaluated for pharmaceutical trials. 53 randomised placebo controlled trials evaluating any pain medication for chronic spinal pain or osteoarthritis were assessed by two raters. Convergent validity was evaluated by correlating the total PEDro score with the summary score of the Cochrane…
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PEDro update (3 April 2017)
PEDro contains 36,244 records. In the 3 April 2017 update you will find: 28,718 reports of randomised controlled trials (27,909 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 6,912 reports of systematic reviews, and 614 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines pedro.org.au
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An overview of systematic reviews found that exercise and external supports prevent ankle sprain recurrence
This study is an overview of intervention systematic reviews. The authors included 46 systematic reviews evaluating treatment and preventive strategies for acute ankle sprain and chronic ankle instability. The reviews included provided data from 309 individual studies. The primary outcomes were injury or re-injury incidence and function. The secondary outcomes were pain, strength, range of…
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PEDro update (6 March 2017)
PEDro contains 35,947 records. In the 6 March 2017 update you will find: 28,470 reports of randomised controlled trials (27,753 of these trials have confirmed ratings of methodological quality using the PEDro scale) 6,863 reports of systematic reviews, and 614 reports of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
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PEDro “how to” videos
PEDro’s collection of “how to” videos now have more than 36,000 views. Six videos are available in up to 12 different languages. The videos are available in PEDro’s YouTube Channel. A feature of PEDro which you may not be aware of is saving your search results. After selecting the articles which answer your clinical question,…
