Join a CPG Work Group to Revise CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the development of clinical practice guidelines by contributing insights and expertise related to the clinical area under consideration.
• Assist in conducting systematic literature reviews, summarizing relevant research, and identifying gaps in the existing evidence.
• Stay in regular communication with the project team, attend meetings, and actively participate in discussions and decision-making.
• Submit regular progress reports to the CPG Steering Committee.
• Provide input from a clinical perspective and ensure that the guidelines are practical and relevant for clinicians and patients.
• Help disseminate the guidelines to the clinical community and advocate for their adoption.
• Promptly disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may arise during the project.
• Uphold ethical standards in all aspects of the project, including research, guideline development, and patient care.

By fulfilling these qualifications and responsibilities, a member of the clinical practice guideline project group plays a vital role in the development and dissemination of evidence-based guidelines that benefit patients and the broader healthcare community.

Timeline: Below is a tentative timeline. Please note that your participation is multi-year and may take anywhere from 2-3 years.

• Nov 3, 2023 - Open Call for Volunteers (APTA Ortho & APTA Pelvic) 
• Dec 3, 2023 - Close Call for Volunteers; commence review/vetting of potential volunteers
• Jan 9, 2023 - Finalize appointment decisions
• Feb 2024 - CPG project team to start meeting online throughout the year; if project members are personally attending CSM, they may use CSM as a rendezvous point
• October 2024 - Project team to submit their APTA CPG Grant Application. If approved, the project team shall commence project work.

References:

• JWPHPT May/August 2017 Issue (CPG Pelvic Girdle Pain in the Antepartum Population 
• AOPT (www.aopt.org)
• APTA Pelvic Health (www.aptapelvichealth.org) 

Qualifications:

• Lead must be a Physical Therapist who is a member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health) or the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (AOPT).
• Other members on the team must be Physical Therapists, Physicians, researchers, or PhD researchers who are not Physical Therapists.
• Possess a strong background in clinical physical therapy practice, with experience in the relevant specialty or area of focus.
• Advanced degrees (PhD, DPT, or equivalent). 
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and a willingness to stay updated on the latest research and developments in the field.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential for conveying complex clinical concepts and participating in group discussions.
• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, which may include clinicians, researchers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to critically appraise research studies and contribute to the synthesis of evidence.
• A commitment to upholding ethical standards in research, patient care, and guideline development.
• Effective time management and the ability to meet project deadlines.