12 Questions
What is the primary basis of evidence-based physiotherapy?
High quality clinical research
What is the role of research in evidence-based physiotherapy?
It is one of the essential components, but not the only one
What is the primary reason why research alone is not sufficient for good decision-making in physiotherapy?
People, including patients and healthcare professionals, bring their own values and experiences to decision-making
What is the relationship between evidence-based physiotherapy and patient preferences?
Evidence-based physiotherapy is informed by patient preferences, among other factors
What is the goal of this book, according to the text?
To give physiotherapists a practical guide to evidence-based physiotherapy
What is the implication of considering physiotherapists' practice knowledge in evidence-based physiotherapy?
It acknowledges the complexity of physiotherapy practice and the need for multiple factors in decision-making
What is the primary difference between the authors' definition of evidence-based physiotherapy and earlier definitions?
The authors only consider high quality clinical research as evidence
What happens when there is a lack of high quality clinical research in an area of physiotherapy?
Good practice must be informed by knowledge derived from other sources of information
Why do physiotherapists need to use the best information available to them when making clinical decisions?
Because there is a lack of reliable, relevant evidence
What is the characteristic of high quality clinical research that makes it trustworthy?
It has a low risk of bias
What is the primary focus of the book?
To help readers appraise the validity of clinical research
What is the meaning of the term 'clinical research' in the context of physiotherapy?
Research conducted on patients, in clinical settings
Learn about the principles of evidence-based physiotherapy and how it informs physiotherapists' practice with high-quality clinical research. Discover what it means to practise evidence-based physiotherapy and how it can improve patient outcomes.
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