Saravana Kumar

Summary

Affiliation: University of South Australia
Country: Australia

Publications

  1. ncbi The physical therapy profile questionnaire (PTPQ): development, validation and pilot testing
    Janine Margarita R Dizon
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia City East Campus, North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
    BMC Res Notes 4:362. 2011
  2. ncbi A systematic review of the content of critical appraisal tools
    Persis Katrak
    BMC Med Res Methodol 4:22. 2004
  3. ncbi Effectiveness of the tailored EBP training program for Filipino physiotherapists: a randomised controlled trial
    Janine Margarita Dizon
    International Centre for Allied Health Evidence University of South Australia City East Campus, North Terrace Adelaide 5000, Australia
    BMC Med Educ 11:14. 2011
  4. ncbi A synthesis of the secondary literature on effectiveness of hospital avoidance and discharge programs
    Saravana Kumar
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
    Aust Health Rev 31:34-48. 2007
  5. ncbi A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes
    Zuzana Machotka
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 1:5. 2009
  6. ncbi The ethics of evidence implementation in health care
    Saravana Kumar
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Physiother Res Int 15:96-102. 2010
  7. ncbi Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): physiotherapists' use, knowledge and attitudes
    Karen Grimmer
    Centre for Allied Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Aust J Physiother 48:82-92. 2002
  8. ncbi No model of clinical education for physiotherapy students is superior to another: a systematic review
    Peter Lekkas
    Centre for Allied Health Eviddence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
    Aust J Physiother 53:19-28. 2007
  9. ncbi A review and critique of assessment instruments for patients with persistent pain
    Karen Grimmer-Somers
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Australia
    J Pain Res 2:21-47. 2009
  10. ncbi Extended scope physiotherapy roles for orthopedic outpatients: an update systematic review of the literature
    Jessica Stanhope
    International Centre for Allied Health Evidence iCAHE, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
    J Multidiscip Healthc 5:37-45. 2012

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Publications19

  1. ncbi The physical therapy profile questionnaire (PTPQ): development, validation and pilot testing
    Janine Margarita R Dizon
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia City East Campus, North Terrace Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
    BMC Res Notes 4:362. 2011
    ..abstract:..
  2. ncbi A systematic review of the content of critical appraisal tools
    Persis Katrak
    BMC Med Res Methodol 4:22. 2004
    ..Thus interpretation of critical appraisal of research reports currently needs to be considered in light of the properties and intent of the critical appraisal tool chosen for the task...
  3. ncbi Effectiveness of the tailored EBP training program for Filipino physiotherapists: a randomised controlled trial
    Janine Margarita Dizon
    International Centre for Allied Health Evidence University of South Australia City East Campus, North Terrace Adelaide 5000, Australia
    BMC Med Educ 11:14. 2011
    ..Participation in this program aims to improve capacity to EBP and engage with referring doctors to determine the most effective treatments for their patients...
  4. ncbi A synthesis of the secondary literature on effectiveness of hospital avoidance and discharge programs
    Saravana Kumar
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
    Aust Health Rev 31:34-48. 2007
    ....
  5. ncbi A systematic review of the literature on the effectiveness of exercise therapy for groin pain in athletes
    Zuzana Machotka
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 1:5. 2009
    ..The secondary aim of this review was to identify the key features of exercise interventions used in the management of groin pain in an athletic population...
  6. ncbi The ethics of evidence implementation in health care
    Saravana Kumar
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    Physiother Res Int 15:96-102. 2010
    ....
  7. ncbi Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): physiotherapists' use, knowledge and attitudes
    Karen Grimmer
    Centre for Allied Health Research, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    Aust J Physiother 48:82-92. 2002
    ..The study identified the need for regular professional updates on quality use of NSAIDs...
  8. ncbi No model of clinical education for physiotherapy students is superior to another: a systematic review
    Peter Lekkas
    Centre for Allied Health Eviddence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
    Aust J Physiother 53:19-28. 2007
    ..disciplines? What is the effect and, from the perspective of stakeholders, what are the advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for successful implementation of different models of undergraduate/entry-level clinical education?..
  9. ncbi A review and critique of assessment instruments for patients with persistent pain
    Karen Grimmer-Somers
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Australia
    J Pain Res 2:21-47. 2009
    ..However there is scant comprehensive information readily available to assist clinicians to choose appropriate assessment instruments with sound psychometric and clinical properties...
  10. ncbi Extended scope physiotherapy roles for orthopedic outpatients: an update systematic review of the literature
    Jessica Stanhope
    International Centre for Allied Health Evidence iCAHE, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
    J Multidiscip Healthc 5:37-45. 2012
    ..This systematic review updates one conducted in 2008 into extended scope practice (ESP) in physiotherapy in orthopedics...
  11. ncbi Exploring the perspectives of allied health practitioners toward the use of journal clubs as a medium for promoting evidence-based practice: a qualitative study
    Lucylynn M Lizarondo
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
    BMC Med Educ 11:66. 2011
    ....
  12. ncbi Components of effective randomized controlled trials of hydrotherapy programs for fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review
    Luke Perraton
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    J Pain Res 2:165-73. 2009
    ..The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the components of hydrotherapy programs used in randomized controlled trials...
  13. ncbi Exercise parameters in the treatment of clinical depression: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
    Luke G Perraton
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, City East Campus, Adelaide, Australia
    J Eval Clin Pract 16:597-604. 2010
    ..The aim of this review was to analyse the parameters of exercise programmes reported in the primary research, in order to provide clinicians with evidence-based recommendations for exercise prescription for clinical depression...
  14. ncbi Measuring the impact of allied health research
    Jan Heath
    School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
    J Multidiscip Healthc 4:191-207. 2011
    ..This provides a metric on which Australian institutions and disciplines are ranked for international competitiveness. This paper explores the issues surrounding the ERA rankings of allied health journals in Australia...
  15. ncbi Whole-body vibration to treat low back pain: fact or fad?
    Luke Perraton
    Luke Perraton, M Physio Musc, B App Sc Physio International Centre for Allied Health Evidence, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
    Physiother Can 63:88-93. 2011
    ..Further rigorous research designed to investigate the effectiveness of WBV as a safe and high-quality treatment for LBP is required...
  16. ncbi Exercise parameters in the management of breast cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
    Khushnum Pastakia
    international Centre for Allied Health Evidence, School of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
    Physiother Res Int 16:237-44. 2011
    ..This review sets out to determine the parameters of exercise programmes used in randomized controlled trials...
  17. ncbi Anterior cruciate ligament repair with LARS (ligament advanced reinforcement system): a systematic review
    Zuzana Machotka
    Wakefield Sports Clinic, 270 Wakefield St, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol 2:29. 2010
    ....
  18. ncbi Primary care assessment instruments for patients at risk of, or with, persistent pain: opportunistic findings from a systematic literature review
    Karen Grimmer-Somers
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Australia
    Int J Gen Med 2:121-8. 2009
    ..There is little information to assist primary care providers to choose or deliver relevant, efficient, and soundly constructed assessment instruments for this purpose...
  19. ncbi Perspectives on research evidence and clinical practice: a survey of Australian physiotherapists
    Karen Grimmer-Somers
    Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
    Physiother Res Int 12:147-61. 2007
    ..The present survey sought information on Australian physiotherapists' perceptions of the importance of research, and barriers to uptake of evidence in clinical practice, when compared with an international cohort from 2001...