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Clinical translation of research evidence is a challenge for rehabilitation
clinicians. Publicly accessible and free, online educational resources that
summarize research evidence can support implementation of research evidence into
practice. Several online resources have been developed recently to overcome
common knowledge translation barriers. The Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD)
is a free, web-based searchable database of standardized instruments that was
designed to support knowledge translation. It helps clinicians select valid and
sensitive instruments for screening patients, monitoring progress, and assessing
rehabilitation outcomes. The RMD was developed using feedback from focus groups
and beta-test participants. Since its launch in 2011, RMD use has grown to an
average of 1851 hits per day from 168 countries. As of September 2013, 202
instrument summaries are viewable in the RMD. Most summaries are linked to copies
of the instrument or to purchase instructions. A challenge in updating and
expanding the RMD is securing the resources to ensure its future. Collaborative
relationships with professional associations and graduate programs in the health
sciences are critical in sustaining this resource.
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