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Evidence-based medicine and 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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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 & Rapid Reviews
Development of Lymphocytic Colitis post-Giardiasis, or as Co-infection with Dientamoeba Fragilis or Blastocystis Hominis
To determine whether there is any evidence to support an (causal) association for the development of Lymphocytic Colitis post-Giardiasis infection, and to determine whether coinfection with Dientamoeba...
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Development of (Peripheral) Nerve Neuropathies as a Sequelae of COVID-19
To determine whether there is any evidence to support an association between the development of (peripheral) nerve neuropathies, such as median nerve neuropathy or brachial plexopathy, as sequelae of COVID-19...
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Effect of Ropinirole on Patients with Myoclonic Dystonia
To determine whether there is evidence to support the efficacy and/or effectiveness of Ropinirole in patients with myoclonic dystonia.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Development of Neck Pain
To determine whether there is any evidence to support a potential (causal) association between the use of/wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a half respirator, and the subsequent development...
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Resources
Herniorrhaphy (Hernia repair) Without Post-operative Complication
This guideline is intended for Compensation Services and Clinical Staff as a general guide for the direction, timing and expected outcome for clients seen through the Visiting Specialists Clinic. Deviations...