12 Questions
What is the primary aim of the book in relation to physiotherapy?
To guide physiotherapists in making evidence-based decisions
What does 'evidence' refer to in the context of evidence-based physiotherapy?
High quality clinical research
Why is high quality clinical research alone insufficient for physiotherapy practice?
Because research does not account for individual patient preferences and values
What is the primary requirement for practice to be considered evidence-based according to the authors?
The use of high quality clinical research
What is the role of physiotherapists' practice knowledge in evidence-based physiotherapy?
To inform decisions in conjunction with research and patient preferences
What is the basis of areas of physiotherapy where high quality clinical research is lacking?
Knowledge derived from experts, practice experience, and patient preferences
What is the primary outcome of evidence-based physiotherapy?
Better patient outcomes
What is included in the 'best available evidence' according to previous definitions of evidence-based physiotherapy?
High quality clinical research, lower quality research, consensus views, and clinical experience
What is the relationship between evidence-based physiotherapy and high quality clinical research?
High quality clinical research is a prerequisite for evidence-based physiotherapy
What is the purpose of considering 'patient preferences' in physiotherapy practice?
To inform good practice where high quality clinical research is lacking
According to the authors, what is the minimum requirement for evidence-based physiotherapy?
The use of high quality clinical research only
What is the term used to describe knowledge derived from experts, personal or shared practice experience, and patient preferences?
Practice-generated knowledge
Learn about the principles of evidence-based physiotherapy, informed by high-quality clinical research, and how it can be applied in physiotherapy practice. Understand the importance of research in physiotherapy and make informed decisions in your profession.
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