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Physiopedia is a resource for rehabilitation professionals throughout the world, offering a place for physiotherapists and physical therapists to contribute, share, and gain knowledge. The content of Physiopedia is be driven by experts and represents an evidence-based approach to patient care. As an international site, Physiopedia works to unite physiotherapists and physical therapists globally and collaboratively promote our profession.  
Physiopedia is a resource for rehabilitation professionals throughout the world, offering a place for physiotherapists and physical therapists to contribute, share, and gain knowledge. The content of Physiopedia is be driven by experts and represents an evidence-based approach to patient care. As an international site, Physiopedia works to unite physiotherapists and physical therapists globally and collaboratively promote our profession.  
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== Mission<br>  ==
== Mission<br>  ==


In support of the original vision for the WCPT from the founding President Mildred Elson, Physiopedia believes strongly in the benefits of physiotherapists and physical therapists working together nationally and globally. At the second General Meeting of the WCPT Mildred Elson said that the future depended on every single physical therapist working with their patients, professional associations, professional colleagues and private individuals towards a common goal – “the recovery of the patient, physically, socially and economically”.&nbsp; Physiopedia aims to support this mission.<br>
'''Physiopedia is dedicated to improving global health by promoting the free dissemination of physiotherapy related knowledge across the globe.'''


== Aims  ==
== Vision ==


Physiopedia aims to be:
'''To be THE global resource for the physiotherapy profession.'''


#''The ''online reference source for the physiotherapy and physical therapy profession.
It will be:
#A collaborative effort of physiotherapists and physical therapists globally.
#A system to unite the views of physiotherapists and physical therapists internationally.
#A tool for educators to integrate into physiotherapy and physical therapy education.<br>
#A learning activity for continuing education and professional development.<br>
#A reference that promotes good evidence based patient care.
#A resource that promotes the physiotherapy and physical therapy profession.


==== Reference Source  ====
#A collaborative effort of physiotherapists globally.
#A system to unite the views of physiotherapists internationally.
#A tool for educators to integrate into physiotherapy education.<br>
#A learning resource for continuing education and professional development.<br>
#A reference that promotes evidence based and informed practice.
#A resource that promotes the physiotherapy profession.


[[Image:Reference.gif|frame|left]]Physiopedia is a free online reference source for rehabilitation professionals.&nbsp; It is an evidence-based resource that includes clinically relevant information for all aspects of physiotherapy and physical therapy practice.&nbsp; It explores a plethora of clinical specialities and encompasses many aspects of each speciality. Driven by experts and written by physiotherapists and physical therapists it includes clinically relevant information that clinicians will find useful in their practice and in the provision of good patient care.
== Goals ==


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'''We strive to reach and involve every physiotherapist in the world. '''<br>  


==== Collaborative<br>  ====
Technology allows us to do amazing things! With our innovative and bespoke online platform we will have the potential to extend the Physiopedia project to all physiotherapists all over the world, in resourced and less resourced, remote and accessible countries alike.


[[Image:Collaborate.gif|frame|left]]Physiopedia is a collaborative effort of physiotherapists and physical therapists around the world.&nbsp; The site is a wiki, like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page Wikipedia], but specific to the physiotherapy and physical therapy profession. A wiki is a collection of web pages that can be collaboratively edited with no specialist tools and very little technical know-how.&nbsp; Although all of the content of Physiopedia can be viewed by anyone, to edit pages and contribute to Physiopedia you will need to be or training to be a physiotherapist or physical therapist.&nbsp; It's easy to edit pages in this wiki. When you are logged in each page has an Edit tab at the top of the page. If you want to change something on the page, click the Edit link, and the wiki will display a simple editing screen. When you finish making changes, click save and your changes show up on the website. Simple!<br><br>  
<br> '''We aspire to gather the sum of all physiotherapy and physical therapy knowledge and make this freely available to all. '''<br>  


==== International<br> ====
Everyone has knowledge to share, so let's not hide it let's share it! All physiotherapists are invited to participate in this collaborative project to build an evolving, evidenced based knowledge resource that will be openly and freely viewable by all across the world. With this we aim to be the leading independent reference resource for the physiotherapy profession. <br>  


[[Image:International.gif|frame|left]]Physiopedia is a system to unite the views of physiotherapists and physical therapists around the world.&nbsp; As a website that can be viewed and collaboratively edited from any computer with an internet connection anywhere in the world, can be a global resource and effort.&nbsp; Although the aim of good patient care is undivided throughout the world, the profession does have divergent approaches to patient care in different parts of the world. This resource will help to unite differing opinions and approaches to patient care however, where differing opinions cannot be resolved in the editing process there is a matching 'Talk' page for every page in Physiopedia where discussions can take place and hopefully views will be united.<br>  
'''We will offer educational opportunities to physiotherapists throughout the world. '''<br>  


==== Education<br> ====
For educators Physiopedia provides a platform for engaging their pre and post registration students in genuine assignments to develop and share knowledge as part of a formal education programme. Clinicians can use their participation in Physiopedia as part of their ongoing professional development and educational activities. Researchers may choose to share their expertise through this open option for publication. <br>  


[[Image:Education.jpg|frame|left]]For educators Physiopedia offers an opportunity to involve their students in the creation of this global resource as part of an educational program.&nbsp; It is anticipated that educators will engage their students to contribute to Physiopedia as part of their learning process and will therefore be used as a tool for educators to integrate into the teaching of students.&nbsp; For example, the students can be tasked to research specific topics and then record their findings by adding or editing content within physiopedia.&nbsp; If you are an instuctor interested in learning how to use this wiki in your course, visit our [[Help:Educators Guide|Educators Guide]]. <br><br><br>  
'''We aim to foster international collaboration to empower the global physiotherapy profession.''' <br>  


==== Professional Development<br> ====
Physiopedia is a wiki, think Wikipedia for physiotherapists! A wiki is a collection of web pages that can be collaboratively edited with no specialist tools and very little technical know-how. As a wiki, Physiopedia is perfectly suited to collaborative group authoring and can be edited by anyone with credentials in the physiotherapy community. With this opportunity we invite physiotherapists from all over the world to work together on contributing to, reviewing and continually improving the Physiopedia content.<br>  


[[Image:Professional development.gif|frame|left]]Physiopedia can be used as a learning activity for contributing to the [[Continuing Professional Development / Continuing Education (CPD/CE)|professional development]] of health professionals.&nbsp; It can be used at any time and in any place, either in the work place, at home, in your local coffe shop, even when you are travelling overseas, and it is completely free to be use.&nbsp; Whether just using it as a resource to read and learn from, or by contributing to the content of this resource, physiotherapists and physical therapists will learn from the experience.&nbsp; This learning can be incorporated into the continual professional development cycle, incorporated into clinical practice and ultimately improve patient care.<br>  
'''Physiopedia aspires to improve patient care and make a positive contribution to global health.''' <br>
 
Through developing individual professionals across the world, either by formal educational opportunities or informal independent study, Physiopedia will contribute to advancing the knowledge of these professionals which will translate into improved patient care. This is our contribution to improving global health.<br>
 
<br> '''We will enable promotion of the profession among the wider health care community and the public on a global scale.'''


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==== Patient Care  ====
'''We will make a difference! We invite you to join us.''' <br>


[[Image:Patient care.gif|frame|left]]Ultimately Physiopedia is a resource that is conducive to improving patient care.&nbsp; As an evidence based resource that can be used by clinicians for learning, professional development and [[Evidence Based Practice (EBP)|evidence based practice]] our patients will have no choice but to benefit from improved patient care.<br>  
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== Values and Guiding Principles  ==


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Physiopedia is an altruistic project that follows several guiding principles, these being:


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*A non-profit project with any income being returned into supporting the mission.<br>  
*Open access information exchange will be facilitated whenever legally or strategically possible.<br>
*Content should be clearly referenced to the best possible and most current evidence.
*Collaboration on this dynamic content is strongly encouraged.
*Perspectives from all corners of the globe is critical for this to be globally relevant.<br>
*Promoting the profession through Physiopedia and related projects will carry great importance.<br>
*An environment independent of any organisation will be facilitated for all physiotherapists internationally to communicate and collaborate.<br>
*This is a volunteer driven effort, with only key executive members and administrative staff receiving remuneration.


For more information you may wish to read the [[Help:Frequently Asked Questions|FAQs]] and also view our [[Physiopedia:Acknowledgements|acknowledgements]] page.<br>
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Revision as of 17:04, 6 June 2011

Physiopedia welcome.jpg

Physiopedia is a resource for rehabilitation professionals throughout the world, offering a place for physiotherapists and physical therapists to contribute, share, and gain knowledge. The content of Physiopedia is be driven by experts and represents an evidence-based approach to patient care. As an international site, Physiopedia works to unite physiotherapists and physical therapists globally and collaboratively promote our profession.

Mission
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Physiopedia is dedicated to improving global health by promoting the free dissemination of physiotherapy related knowledge across the globe.

Vision[edit | edit source]

To be THE global resource for the physiotherapy profession.

It will be:

  1. A collaborative effort of physiotherapists globally.
  2. A system to unite the views of physiotherapists internationally.
  3. A tool for educators to integrate into physiotherapy education.
  4. A learning resource for continuing education and professional development.
  5. A reference that promotes evidence based and informed practice.
  6. A resource that promotes the physiotherapy profession.

Goals[edit | edit source]

We strive to reach and involve every physiotherapist in the world.

Technology allows us to do amazing things! With our innovative and bespoke online platform we will have the potential to extend the Physiopedia project to all physiotherapists all over the world, in resourced and less resourced, remote and accessible countries alike.


We aspire to gather the sum of all physiotherapy and physical therapy knowledge and make this freely available to all.

Everyone has knowledge to share, so let's not hide it let's share it! All physiotherapists are invited to participate in this collaborative project to build an evolving, evidenced based knowledge resource that will be openly and freely viewable by all across the world. With this we aim to be the leading independent reference resource for the physiotherapy profession.

We will offer educational opportunities to physiotherapists throughout the world.

For educators Physiopedia provides a platform for engaging their pre and post registration students in genuine assignments to develop and share knowledge as part of a formal education programme. Clinicians can use their participation in Physiopedia as part of their ongoing professional development and educational activities. Researchers may choose to share their expertise through this open option for publication.

We aim to foster international collaboration to empower the global physiotherapy profession.

Physiopedia is a wiki, think Wikipedia for physiotherapists! A wiki is a collection of web pages that can be collaboratively edited with no specialist tools and very little technical know-how. As a wiki, Physiopedia is perfectly suited to collaborative group authoring and can be edited by anyone with credentials in the physiotherapy community. With this opportunity we invite physiotherapists from all over the world to work together on contributing to, reviewing and continually improving the Physiopedia content.

Physiopedia aspires to improve patient care and make a positive contribution to global health.

Through developing individual professionals across the world, either by formal educational opportunities or informal independent study, Physiopedia will contribute to advancing the knowledge of these professionals which will translate into improved patient care. This is our contribution to improving global health.


We will enable promotion of the profession among the wider health care community and the public on a global scale.


We will make a difference! We invite you to join us.


Values and Guiding Principles[edit | edit source]

Physiopedia is an altruistic project that follows several guiding principles, these being:

  • A non-profit project with any income being returned into supporting the mission.
  • Open access information exchange will be facilitated whenever legally or strategically possible.
  • Content should be clearly referenced to the best possible and most current evidence.
  • Collaboration on this dynamic content is strongly encouraged.
  • Perspectives from all corners of the globe is critical for this to be globally relevant.
  • Promoting the profession through Physiopedia and related projects will carry great importance.
  • An environment independent of any organisation will be facilitated for all physiotherapists internationally to communicate and collaborate.
  • This is a volunteer driven effort, with only key executive members and administrative staff receiving remuneration.


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