Completing Full Physiopedia Page Reviews and Edits

Top Contributors - Alexandra Stead

Introduction

As part of editorial requirements, all of our editors are expected to complete a minimum of one full page review and edit (or one new page creation) per month. As an editor, you are welcome to complete more than this, provided you have met the full edit criteria outlined below for at least one page.

The first full page edit needs to be linked to the monthly focus, unless otherwise agreed by the quality team.

What Counts as a Full Page Edit?

To be considered a full page edit, the following conditions must both be met:

1. Page Eligibility

Before completing a full page edit, you first need to check the quality rating score assigned to the page as part of the previous months review, or if there is not yet a rating, then please complete this first to check for suitability. The page must be rated as either orange or red on the quality rating scale before editing begins. Pages already rated green do not qualify for a full page edit.

2. Whole-Page Review

Editors must review and edit the entire chosen Physiopedia page - not just individual sections, using the quality checklist. Partial edits do not qualify as your one full edit requirement. This includes from the title to the reference list. This will help us to keep full pages up-to-date and reduce the amount of errors on a page at any time.

Your page post-edit, should meet our quality checklist, which includes:

References & Evidence

All references are from peer-reviewed journals and reflect the latest high-quality research (or older research that remains valid)
References are freely accessible and hyperlinked within the reference title
Vancouver style referencing is used correctly throughout

Language & Writing Style

Language is clear, professional, and appropriate for healthcare practitioners and students
Person-first language is used consistently (e.g. "person with diabetes", not "diabetic patient")
Sentences are short, clear, and concise
Active voice is used throughout
The writing avoids casual language, contractions, and colloquialisms
British English spelling is used throughout
The page is free from grammatical and spelling errors

Terminology

Technical terms are defined with a brief explanation on first use
Standardised medical terminology is used consistently

Content & Structure

The page includes a suitable introduction and summary
Information is structured with clear headings and subheadings that break complex topics into digestible sections
Content includes practical applications for rehabilitation professionals
Content reflects international best practices rather than only regional approaches

Media & Links

All hyperlinks work correctly
Images are copyright-free and accompanied by appropriate titles
The page contains suitable videos, images, or other visual content

3. Using AI

AI tools, such as Claude, can be integrated into the review process to help identify areas for improvement, but they should never replace your expertise or be used to write content. AI use can be beneficial at the start of the review process to highlight key concerns and also after you have edited the page to check for any inaccuracies or errors.

4. Seeking Feedback

Once you have completed a full page edit and are happy with your changes, please post the link to the page in Slack for the quality team and fellow editors to review and offer feedback. Once any further suggestions/ changes have been actioned by yourself following feedback, this then completes the full page review and edit.

Summary

Completing a full page edit is a valuable contribution to maintaining the quality and accuracy of Physiopedia's content. By ensuring pages meet the quality standards and checklist, covering references, language, terminology, content structure, and media, editors play a key role in keeping Physiopedia a reliable and up-to-date resource for healthcare practitioners and students worldwide.

Remember, a full page edit requires selecting an eligible page, reviewing and editing the page in its entirety, and seeking feedback from the quality team and fellow editors before it can be considered complete. Editing a page partially, or leaving checklist items outstanding, does not meet the monthly requirement. AI tools can support this process, but your expertise and judgement remain central to producing high-quality content.

Thank you for your commitment and dedication to upholding Physiopedia's standards, your contributions make a real difference!