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Challenges for Evidence-Based Physical Therapy: Accessing and Interpreting High-Quality Evidence on Therapy

CG Maher, PT, PhD, is Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, PO Box 170, Lidcombe, New South Wales 1825, Australia (C.Maher{at}fhs.usyd.edu.au).
C Sherrington, PT, PhD, is Research Fellow, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
M Elkins, PT, M-HSc, is Research Physiotherapist, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
RD Herbert, PT, PhD, is Senior Lecturer, School of Physiotherapy, The University of Sydney
AM Moseley, PT, PhD, is Lecturer, Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney

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Although there is a growing awareness of evidence-based practice among physical therapists, implementation of evidence-based practice has proved difficult. This article discusses barriers to access and interpretation of evidence. Some solutions are offered, including facilitating the publication of all research, use of an optimum format for reporting research, maximizing the efficient use of electronic databases, improving physical therapists' skills in critical appraisal of published research, and fostering consumer access to evidence. These strategies and others discussed in the article might facilitate implementation of evidence-based physical therapy.

Key Words: Evidence-based practice

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