WCPT is committed to evidence based practice

Leaders of Member Organisations, Regions and Subgroups convened in London, England, in October 2001 for a landmark WCPT meeting on Evidence Based Practice (EBP). The planned meeting came after a March 2000 decision of the Executive Committee to support international efforts in this area.

This meeting facilitated the exchange of information, developed a shared vision for EBP in physical therapy and stimulated thinking about plans for collaborative international projects. The outcome of the meeting was a programme of work to support the development of EBP in physical therapy.

A report of the meeting was sent to all Member Organisations and subgroups, as well as participants at the meeting. It can be accessed using the following links:

Report of EBP Expert Meeting 2001

Full Report (PDF) [526 kb]
Executive Summary (PDF) [11 kb]

EBP Programme of work

• Facilitate international collaboration
• Develop partnerships and alliances with other relevant organisations
• Develop EBP area of website
• Establish EBP discussion forum - NEW! launched in November 2005
• Ensure EBP focus incorporated in WCPT Congress 2007
• Develop educational resources
• Develop database of international physical therapy EBP projects led by Member Organisations
• Further the development, endorsement and accessibility of clinical guidelines
• Further the development and use of outcome measures in physical therapy practice

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