PT Pro Talk Ep. 194 - Using Research as Guardrails: From JOSPT to Everyday Clinical Practice with Dr. Clare Ardern
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💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Clare Ardern, Editor-in-Chief of JOSPT and researcher at the University of British Columbia. They discuss the challenges of bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.
Dr. Clare shares insights on how busy clinicians can stay updated and how to sift through the overwhelming volume of new information. The conversation also dives deep into the emerging role of physiotherapists in Emergency Departments, as well as the ethical implications (and failures) of using AI and digital triage tools in musculoskeletal care.
💭 “It’s not just about publishing research - it’s about how we disseminate it so clinicians can actually use it.” - Dr. Clare Ardern.
👉🏻Dr. Clare Ardern is a physiotherapist, senior researcher, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) and JOSPT Open. She leads the DigiMSK research team at the University of British Columbia, which brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, designers, and policymakers to re-imagine musculoskeletal care.
Clare’s work focuses on helping clinicians translate high-quality evidence into practical decisions, understanding the impact of health research on policy and society, and improving return-to-sport outcomes after injury. She also hosts the weekly JOSPT Insights podcast, downloaded over 35,000 times each month.
📚You will learn about:
How JOSPT prioritizes research that directly impacts clinical decision-making
Practical ways clinicians can stay current with evidence without information overload
Why research and guidelines should guide - not dictate - clinical care
How physiotherapists are shaping MSK care in primary care, emergency departments, and digital health
🔎 Dr. Clare's resources of information:
Building Trusted Networks: Reach out to trusted colleagues to create a support system. Use this network to openly discuss evidence-based practice and support each other in driving continuous improvement.
📲 Dr. Clare's contact information:
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