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The following outlines both quality assurance strategies and quality improvement strategies employed by Physiopedia. A quality assurance (QA) strategy seeks to prevent, detect and correct problems in the quality of services provided to the knowledge users of Physiopedia.<ref name=":0">National Academies Press (US). Current Quality Assurance and Improvement Strategies; in Best at Home: Assuring Quality Long-Term Care in Home and Community-Based Settings. Feasley JC, Eds. Washington (DC): 1996.</ref> A quality improvement (QI) strategy attempts to improve the quality of Physiopedia, through the continuous monitoring and modification of the services being provided.<ref name=":0" /> | The following outlines both quality assurance strategies and quality improvement strategies employed by Physiopedia. A quality assurance (QA) strategy seeks to prevent, detect and correct problems in the quality of services provided to the knowledge users of Physiopedia.<ref name=":0">National Academies Press (US). Current Quality Assurance and Improvement Strategies; in Best at Home: Assuring Quality Long-Term Care in Home and Community-Based Settings. Feasley JC, Eds. Washington (DC): 1996.</ref> A quality improvement (QI) strategy attempts to improve the quality of Physiopedia, through the continuous monitoring and modification of the services being provided.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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=== Trustees === | === Trustees === | ||
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=== Advisory Council === | === Advisory Council === | ||
[[Advisory Board|Advisory Council]] | [[Advisory Board|Advisory Council]] | ||
=== Quality Standards === | |||
* Review | |||
* Research | |||
* Feeback | |||
* [[Content Review]] | |||
* [[Quality Standards]] | |||
* [[Content Review Guidelines|Review Guidelines]] | |||
* [[Referencing|References]] | |||
* [[Academic Integrity]] | |||
* Adding Images and media | |||
* Copyright | |||
=== Volunteers === | === Volunteers === | ||
=== Appraisal of Volunteers === | |||
[[Volunteers|Click here]] for a comprehensive list of our volunteers. | [[Volunteers|Click here]] for a comprehensive list of our volunteers. | ||
==== | === Communication === | ||
Slack | |||
Team Meetings | |||
=== Proactive Feedback === | |||
=== Content Projects === | |||
[[Projects]] | |||
[[Content Development Projects]] | |||
[[Educators Guide]] | |||
[[Projects Step by Step Guide]] | |||
[[Projects FAQs|Projects: FAQs]][[Projects]] | |||
[[Projects FAQs|Content Development Projects]] | |||
[[Projects FAQs|Educators Guide]] | |||
==== Topic Specialists | [[Projects FAQs|Projects Step by Step Guide]] | ||
[[Projects FAQs|Projects: FAQs]] | |||
== Improvement Strategies == | |||
=== Topic of the Month === | |||
=== Topic Specialists === | |||
Physiopedia is in the process of developing a volunteer structure for topic specialties. A Physiopedia volunteer with a specialised background will be assigned to one or more of the following areas of expertise: | Physiopedia is in the process of developing a volunteer structure for topic specialties. A Physiopedia volunteer with a specialised background will be assigned to one or more of the following areas of expertise: | ||
* Orthopedics - Cervical and thoracic spine | * Orthopedics - Cervical and thoracic spine | ||
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Please note that is a dynamic list and is by no means comprehensive at this time. We will be adjusting the topic specialties as the volunteer base grows. | Please note that is a dynamic list and is by no means comprehensive at this time. We will be adjusting the topic specialties as the volunteer base grows. | ||
=== | === Feedback === | ||
Several methods exist for knowledge users to ask questions and engage with Physiopedia. We encourage knowledge users and volunteers to contact us with updates, required changes or suggestions as to how to make our content better. It is our goal to respond to inquiries by e-mail within 48 - 36 hours and to provide proof of any changes made, in response to their contact (for example - updating or a page, the addition of a reference etc.). Physiopedia does respond to content driven questions or comments, however please note that it not within our capability to respond directly to medical inquiries at this time. | Several methods exist for knowledge users to ask questions and engage with Physiopedia. We encourage knowledge users and volunteers to contact us with updates, required changes or suggestions as to how to make our content better. It is our goal to respond to inquiries by e-mail within 48 - 36 hours and to provide proof of any changes made, in response to their contact (for example - updating or a page, the addition of a reference etc.). Physiopedia does respond to content driven questions or comments, however please note that it not within our capability to respond directly to medical inquiries at this time. | ||
== | === Statistical Analysis === | ||
== Conclusion == | |||
(Ever-evolving) | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
<references /> | <references /> |
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Physiopedia is the largest physiotherapy / physical therapy resource in the world, and supports over 2 million page visits per month. Part of Physiopedia's success lies within its foundation as a wiki page (Wikipedia for physiotherapists), a style of website which allows users to easily edit and contribute to its content. As such, Physiopedia has evolved into an extensive online encyclopedia where qualified physiotherapists and physiotherapy students, can make contributions in order to continuously promote evidence-based practice.
Physiopedia is dedicated to offering a high quality, content driven pages, for knowledge users, clinicians and researchers alike. Therefore, a quality assurance strategy is necessary to assure a certain level of academic and clinical accountability for Physiopedia content.
The following outlines both quality assurance strategies and quality improvement strategies employed by Physiopedia. A quality assurance (QA) strategy seeks to prevent, detect and correct problems in the quality of services provided to the knowledge users of Physiopedia.[1] A quality improvement (QI) strategy attempts to improve the quality of Physiopedia, through the continuous monitoring and modification of the services being provided.[1]
Assurance Strategies[edit | edit source]
Trustees[edit | edit source]
The Trustees are supported in their governance function by the Advisory Council.
Click here to see a full list of Physiopedia Trustees.
Advisory Council[edit | edit source]
Quality Standards[edit | edit source]
- Review
- Research
- Feeback
- Content Review
- Quality Standards
- Review Guidelines
- References
- Academic Integrity
- Adding Images and media
- Copyright
Volunteers[edit | edit source]
Appraisal of Volunteers[edit | edit source]
Click here for a comprehensive list of our volunteers.
Communication[edit | edit source]
Slack
Team Meetings
Proactive Feedback[edit | edit source]
Content Projects[edit | edit source]
Improvement Strategies[edit | edit source]
Topic of the Month[edit | edit source]
Topic Specialists[edit | edit source]
Physiopedia is in the process of developing a volunteer structure for topic specialties. A Physiopedia volunteer with a specialised background will be assigned to one or more of the following areas of expertise:
- Orthopedics - Cervical and thoracic spine
- Orthopedics -Upper extremities
- Orthopedics -Lumbar spine
- Orthopedics -Lower extremities
- Neurology
- Respiratory & Cardiology
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Physiology of pain
- Sports injuries
- Women's health
- Men's health
- Physiotherapy ethics and guidelines
- Physical activity and exercise
- Burn management and rehabilitation
Please note that is a dynamic list and is by no means comprehensive at this time. We will be adjusting the topic specialties as the volunteer base grows.
Feedback[edit | edit source]
Several methods exist for knowledge users to ask questions and engage with Physiopedia. We encourage knowledge users and volunteers to contact us with updates, required changes or suggestions as to how to make our content better. It is our goal to respond to inquiries by e-mail within 48 - 36 hours and to provide proof of any changes made, in response to their contact (for example - updating or a page, the addition of a reference etc.). Physiopedia does respond to content driven questions or comments, however please note that it not within our capability to respond directly to medical inquiries at this time.
Statistical Analysis[edit | edit source]
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
(Ever-evolving)