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Evidence-based medicine & systematic reviews
Recovering at work is an important part of a person's medical treatment and rehabilitation. As most people can perform productive work during their recovery, we apply this philosophy in a collaborative process with injured workers, employers and health care providers. All of our treatment guidelines are based on the latest medical and scientific information.
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- Systematic reviews and rapid reviews
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Evidence-based medicine
We rely on the latest medical information to guide our approach. We have a team that researches various treatments and practices, to gather evidence-based insight into recovery-at-work programs.
Our team identifies topics for review that will clarify or alter existing practices. The most current research drives decisions. The results are shared with WorkSafeBC officers and health care providers.
Our working group involves surgeons, medical specialists, and rehabilitation providers in this process. Together, we analyze many studies and research papers to determine best practices.
Since 2007, our Evidence-Based Practice Group has been a partner organization to Cochrane Canada, the national centre of the Cochrane Collaboration.
The Cochrane Collaboration is a worldwide network of people helping health care providers, policy makers, patients, and their advocates and caregivers. The organization promotes well-informed decisions about health care.
Systematic reviews and rapid reviews
Causal Relationship Between Bilateral Ankle Fusion and Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
To determine whether there is any evidence that bilateral ankle fusions would cause the development of bilateral knee osteoarthritis.
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Effectiveness of Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in Treating Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
To determine whether there is any evidence on the efficacy or effectiveness of extra corporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), either low or high energy, in treating greater trochanteric bursitis.
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Causal Association Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and COVID-19
The Evidence-Based Practice Group (EBPG) was asked to investigate whether there is any evidence on the (causal) association between development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) post covid-19 infection.
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Efficacy/Effectiveness of Orexin Antagonists in Treating Insomnia Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury
To determine whether there is there any evidence on the efficacy/effectiveness of orexin antagonists class of drugs in treating insomnia associated with traumatic brain injury.
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Resources
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Meniscectomy (simple)
These guidelines are intended for Compensation Services and Clinical Staff as general guides for the direction, timing and expected outcomes for postsurgical rehabilitation clients seen through the Visiting...
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ACL Reconstruction
These guidelines are intended for Compensation Services and Clinical Staff as general guides for the direction, timing and expected outcomes for postsurgical rehabilitation clients seen through the Visiting...