Peer-reviewed research manuscripts published by JOSPT and similar journals are a cornerstone of the health research "system." They are a critical mechanism through which researchers share their findings with interested readers. A limitation of peer-reviewed publications, however, is their ability to convey important findings to nonresearcher readers in a way that is meaningful and practical to them. In recognition of these persisting "research-to-action gaps," the field of knowledge translation has emerged. To optimize knowledge transfer, a more active dissemination approach that tailors the message and format to each specific audience is required. It is with this focus that JOSPT has launched a new feature targeted at rehabilitation clinicians, titled Perspectives for Practice. We look forward to continuing to develop and evaluate this feature in forthcoming issues. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2016;46(7):500-501. doi:10.2519/jospt.2016.0110.
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 3. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 11 July 2016.
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#21,934,209
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Outputs from Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
#2,114
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#194,338
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#32
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