Physiopedia to be at CSP Congress
Rachael Lowe, Physiopedia’s founder, will be talking about Physiopedia at this years CSP Congress. Her presentation is titled “Physiopedia – Opportunities for Education and CPD” will introduce the Physiopedia project and demonstrate how this international collaborative wiki has contributed to education and CPD. So if you around, go along and meet up with Rachael on Saturday in room 1B from 9-10:30am.
Abstract – Physiopedia: Opportunities for Education and CPD
Physiopedia is an open-source, non-profit project which aims to offer an evidence-based resource for rehabilitation professionals worldwide. Written by physiotherapists for physiotherapists, Physiopedia has the potential to impact learning and evidence-based practice for clinicians, educators and students alike. Through utilising collaborative wiki technology Physiopedia is a place where all physiotherapists can participate by contributing, sharing and building knowledge. Clinicians have the opportunity to use Physiopedia as a route to further knowledge and professional development. For educators there is an opportunity to involve students in this knowledge creation process as part of undergraduate or postgraduate education.
Physiopedia has been proven to be an effective on-line learning tool and collaborative environment. Examples of previous student projects from around the world will be highlighted as will examples of individuals independently using Physiopedia to enhance their learning. Potential projects and utilisation of Physiopedia will be explored with reference to education and continuing professional development. This session will primarily be of interest to educators but any physiotherapist interested in becoming involved in this online evidence-based resource will find the session a useful and informative starting point for becoming involved in this international collaborative project.
Two new student physiotherapy projects in an international wiki.
Thanks to Dr. Elaine Lonnemann we have two more student projects taking place in Physiopedia in the near future.
- The clinical educators affiliated with the Physical Therapy Program at Bellarmine University are currently completing the project Clinical Case Presentations Continuing Education Opportunity for Physical Therapists.
- Elaine’s students at the University of St. Augustine in St. Augustine Florida will take part in the Worldwide Physical Therapy Practice: a focus on Primary Care Physical Therapy project.
We are really looking forward to the results of these two projects and thank Elaine and her students in advance for all their hard work and contributions to the Physiopedia project.
Student, CPD and professional projects in Physiopedia
- Are you looking for somewhere for your physiotherapy or physical therapy students collaborative project?
- Would you like to provide your physiotherapy or physical therapy staff with somewhere to complete their informal learning and CPD?
- Do you like the idea of your staff or students contributing to a non-profit project to develop an evidence based international resource for the physiotherapy and physical therapy profession?
Then look no further, Physiopedia is a place where you can do all of this. Have a look at the projects that have previously been completed in Physiopedia and also the projects that are currently ongoing. If you are then keen to learn more or to get some ideas on what type of project you could run have a look at our ideas page to inspire you. All projects in Physiopedia are fully supported personally by Rachael Lowe, the Physiopedia founder so don’t worry that you will have to go it alone.
If you are considering a project in Physiopedia please don’t hesitate to get in touch either by the contact page or directly to Rachael Lowe by email.
