Evidence databases

PEDro database

The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) is a free, web-based database of randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy. The APA sponsored initial development of PEDro.

PEDro is hosted by the University of Sydney and can be accessed at:

http://www.pedro.org.au

Cochrane Library

The Cochrane Library is an international database that provides reliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care.

In Australia, free access to the Cochrane Library has been provided through the National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) website:

www.nicsl.com.au

Cochrane website:
www.cochrane.org

Physiotherapy Choices Consumer Database

Physiotherapy Choices is a database designed for use by consumers of physiotherapy services. It catalogues only the best research evidence of the effectiveness of various physiotherapy treatments, so it can be used to assist informed choices about physiotherapy interventions. Consumers would usually be patients, but might also be their families, health service managers, and insurers. The Physiotherapy Choices site can be searched easily by a lay person.

For more information click here

www.physiotherapychoices.org.au