Guidelines developed under pressure. The case of the COVID-19 low-quality “rapid” guidelines and potential solutions
(2021) “Since the development of traditional (de novo) evidence-based guidelines usually require long periods of time and significant funding, rapid guidelines are necessary, and considered acceptable, in cases of an emergency scenario or where urgent guidance is required. Rapid Guidelines (RGs) are defined as those developed in short timeframes (ie, 1–3 months), although during the COVID-19 pandemic they were often developed in even shorter timeframes. To produce evidence-based guidance in a short time frame, because of the urgency, RGs often are developed with methodological shortcuts.”
Follow-up care and adherence to self-management activities in rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: results from a multicentre cohort study
(2021) “: Follow-up care (FU-care) and self-management are recognized as important to ensure prolonged effects of rehabilitation. Objectives of this study were to explore current FU-care and self-management after specialized rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.”
Rehabilitation goals described by patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: content and attainment during the first year after rehabilitation
(2021)”Purpose: We explored the content and attainment of rehabilitation goals the first year after rehabilitation among patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.”
Filling the gaps in knowledge translation: Physical therapy recommendations for individuals with spinal muscular atrophy compared to standard of care guidelines
(2021)”This study describes the current landscape of physical therapy practice recommendations in the United States for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their relationship to current SMA standard of care (SMA-SOC) guidelines. Pediatric physical therapists were surveyed to determine their knowledge of SMA-SOC guidelines, and the type, duration and frequency of intervention they recommend for children with SMA, as well as perceived barriers and facilitators to progress in physical therapy.”
Development of the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Best Practice (Can-SCIP) Guideline: Methods and overview
(2021)”To address this gap, an interprofessional panel of experts in SCI convened to develop the Canadian Spinal Cord Injury Best Practice (Can-SCIP) Guideline. This article provides an overview of the methods underpinning the Can-SCIP Guideline process.”
Laser in wounds: knowledge translation to an effective and innovative nursing practice
(2021)”The knowledge translation developed about laser therapy allowed its implementation as a technology in wound treatment, qualifying the professional practice and benefiting the treatment of patients with wounds.”