An article on the benefits of being a Rater was published in the Editorial Fandim JV, Crowe-Owen L, Romanyshyn M, Chan SWW. Reasons to become a volunteer Rater for the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). Journal of Physiotherapy 2022;68(4): 215-217.

Some benefits of becoming a PEDro Rater are summarised below.

Giving back to the physiotherapy profession
Being a PEDro Rater is a great way to give back to the physiotherapy community. The ratings provided by PEDro Raters are used in the PEDro database which is accessed by clinicians, academics, students and patients, worldwide! PEDro Raters help users to engage with high-quality research, so they can better apply evidence-based interventions in their clinical practice, leading to improved patient outcomes.

Keeping on top of the literature
Being a PEDro Rater allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest research because you are assessing the newest studies in your area of interest.

Enhancing critical appraisal skills
PEDro rating helps you to improve your critical appraisal skills of clinical trials, so you can quickly spot the risks of biases and quality of a trial. PEDro also provides rating support via email, or Raters can discuss ratings together through the PEDro Rater online community group.

Networking opportunities
With the development of the PEDro Rater Facebook page, Raters have a community page from which to network, discuss ratings and evidence-based practice. In addition, PEDro Raters have the opportunity to network with likeminded Raters and other members of the PEDro team at major physiotherapy conferences.