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New Scoping Review Published in the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics

We are thrilled to announce the latest publication by Aleksandra Królikowska, Convenor of Evidence-Based Healthcare in Wroclaw: A JBI Affiliated Group, along with her co-authors Natalia Urban, Marcin Lech, Paweł Reichert, Nikolai Ramadanov, Mahmut Enes Kayaalp, and Robert Prill. Their scoping review, Mapping the reporting practices in recent randomized controlled trials published in Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy: A scoping review of methodological quality, provides valuable insights into the adherence of RCTs to reporting guidelines and transparency standards in high-impact sports medicine research.

This review aligns with our mission to advance evidence-based practices and promote rigorous research methodologies. By identifying gaps in reporting and fostering transparency, the study supports the dissemination of reliable, high-quality evidence that informs clinical practice.

We encourage all healthcare professionals and researchers committed to evidence-based healthcare to read this critical review.

You can access the full article here:

https://esskajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jeo2.70117

Upcoming Lecture Hosted by the Faculty of Physiotherapy

On behalf of Dr. Anna Kołcz, Dean of the Faculty of Physiotherapy at Wroclaw Medical University, we are delighted to invite you to a special lecture by Dr. Robert Prill titled "Research Background and How to Get Started."

Event Details:

📅 Date: December 10, 2024

🕔 Time: 5:00 PM

📍 Location: Lecture Hall 1.25, University Center for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Chałubińskiego 3, Wrocław.

Dr. Robert Prill is a distinguished expert in musculoskeletal disorders and evidence-based healthcare. He currently serves as Chair of the Rehabilitation Committee of the European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy (ESSKA), a leading international organization in orthopedics and sports medicine. His work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in prestigious scientific journals and presentations at key international conferences.

In addition to his ESSKA role, Dr. Prill leads Evidence-Based Practice in Brandenburg: A JBI Affiliated Group, contributing significantly to the global mission of the JBI to enhance evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

Dr. Prill's lecture will provide valuable insights into starting a research career and highlight the latest trends and innovations in evidence-based practices, making it an excellent opportunity for beginners and experienced researchers.

This event is part of a research visit by a team from the Medizinischen Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane (Germany), conducted under the Polish-German project titled: " Advancements in back to sport decision-making for patients after knee anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction" co-funded by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA). The project is co-led by Dr. Prill on the German side and Dr. hab. Aleksandra Królikowska.

Students, faculty members, and anyone eager to expand their knowledge of research and evidence-based practices are warmly invited to attend.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Invitation to a Demonstration of the JBI Database

The Main Library of the Wroclaw Medical University invites you to a special event dedicated to one of the leading tools supporting evidence-based practice (EBP).

During the session, the following will be presented:

  • The key features of the JBI database.
  • Practical applications of the database in research, teaching, and clinical practice.

Date: November 20, 2024

Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Format: Online (via MS Teams)

Presenter: Michael Fanning – trainer and expert on the Ovid platform.

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Take advantage of this opportunity to explore a powerful tool that can enhance your professional work! We look forward to seeing you there.

New Publication: Enhancing Research Methods in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new editorial titled Enhancing Research Methods: The Role of Systematic and Scoping Reviews in Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation in the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics, the official journal of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).

Authored by leading experts in the field—Robert Prill, Enes Kayaalp, Nikolai Ramadanov, Jon Karlsson, and Michael T. Hirschmann—along with Aleksandra Królikowska, convenor of our Evidence-Based Healthcare in Wroclaw: A JBI Affiliated Group, this editorial underscores the essential role of varied review methodologies in enhancing research standards. While randomized controlled trials remain the gold standard for primary data collection, the authors emphasize systematic reviews as the benchmark for evidence synthesis in medicine.

The editorial also discusses the limitations of narrative and systematic reviews in addressing specific research questions, advocating for scoping reviews as a method to tackle broader, evolving questions, especially within orthopaedics and rehabilitation. The authors highlight the need for rigorous standards in scoping review methodologies to support evidence-based practices across medical fields.

This publication showcases the active contributions of our Wroclaw group to this important research area. We encourage all orthopaedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation professionals to read the full editorial to gain insights into the evolving role of systematic and scoping reviews.

Link to the editorial: https://esskajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jeo2.70069

Advancing Skills in Systematic Review: New Course Graduates from Wroclaw Team

Advancing Skills in Systematic Review: New Course Graduates from Wroclaw Team

We are pleased to announce that three more members of the Evidence-Based Healthcare in Wroclaw: A JBI Affiliated Group have completed the JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Programme.

This time, the course was completed by Dr hab. Anna Kołcz, Dr Łukasz Lewandowski, and Dr hab. Łukasz Rypicz. It was organized by the Evidence-Based Practice in Brandenburg – A JBI Affiliated Group in Brandenburg, Germany, from November 4-8, 2024. The training was expertly led by Dr Miloslav Klugar, Head of the Department of EBM and Quality of Care Assessment, the NIKEZ Methodology Center, and the Cochrane, JBI, and GRADE Centers in the Czech Republic.

This marks the second group from our team to complete this program, following Dr hab. Aleksandra Królikowska, Dr Mateusz Kowal, and Mgr Maciej Daszkiewicz, who finished the same course in March this year in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Congratulations to all on their dedication to advancing evidence-based healthcare!

The Evidence-Based Healthcare in Wroclaw (EBHC-W): the first JBI Affiliated Group in Poland

The Evidence-Based Healthcare in Wroclaw (EBHC-W): A JBI Affiliated Group is the first JBI affiliate in Poland, marking a significant milestone for evidence-based healthcare nationally. 

Affiliated with Wroclaw Medical University and collaborating with Jan Mikulicz-Radecki University Hospital, the group benefits from substantial growth potential and strong institutional support.
The mission of EBHC-W: A JBI Affiliated Group is to synthesize, transfer, and implement evidence to improve patient care and outcomes across various healthcare disciplines.

The team’s diversity is a key strength, including professionals from physiotherapy, cardiology, psychiatry, psychology, orthopaedics, public health, laboratory diagnostics, and data science, each bringing unique expertise. This mix fosters innovative inter-professional collaboration, enabling the group to address complex healthcare challenges.

The group focuses on systematic reviews, innovative methodologies, and tailored dissemination strategies. It aims to implement the best evidence, primarily within the university hospital, and is committed to continually expanding its impact internationally.