The Benefits of Journal Clubs
In one of our classes we frequently discuss the benefits of having journal clubs. Often times while in practice, people can fall behind in staying up to date with evidence-based practice (EBP).
With such a progressive profession like physical therapy, it is important to stay aware of what is going on within the profession. It is also very vital for reimbursement purposes. There are both new and old biophysical technologies and other treatment interventions that are either not reimbursed or are scarcely reimbursed.
Awareness of evidence-based practice related articles can be vital when trying to convince an insurance company that a particular treatment is beneficial and worth covering. Journal clubs can be used in order to help support EBP. We hear so much about them, but I was curious as to how many people actually participate in journal clubs?