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Tackling the language barrier to implementing research into practice: A survey of usage of the Physiotherapy Evidence Database

Authors :
Melman, Alla
Elkins, Mark R.
Kamper, Steven J.
Moseley, Anne M.
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy; November-December 2020, Vol. 24 Issue: 6 p524-531, 8p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

•Language is a barrier to implementing research evidence into practice.•Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) content is available in 13 languages.•English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, and French PEDro content is used the most.•Region-specific promotion of the underused PEDro content may facilitate global usage.•Awareness and collaboration between stakeholders could reduce the language barrier.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14133555 and 18099246
Volume :
24
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs51579511
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2019.10.003