Allow us to introduce some specific unique features of SportsMed Update to you. Every summary is compiled using a standardised format. Experts in the field utilise this format for each publication so that you, the reader, can follow the same approach. Specific features of the summaries are:

Online search facility
All existing summaries compiled by SportsMed Update are available through the search facility in the membership section of the website. Just search by entering a keyword, author or date, and download all the information you require.

Single page summary:
The original research article content is always summarised on a single page for your convenience. Each week 5 summaries are sent to you directly by e mail (Word format), enabling you to read one summary per day. In a year you will have been able to keep up to date with more than 240 original research articles.

Specific features of the summaries are:

..: Category:
The top right corner of each page has a category section that allows you to rapidly file the summary in a pre-designated file. Subcategories are included for more specific filing.

..: Practice Point:
This is a 1-2 sentence practical finding of the article that you can apply to your clinical practice of Sports Medicine.

..: Evidence based Rating (EB):
Each summary is interpreted using standardised Evidence Based medicine criteria. A 10-point scoring system has been developed which allows you the reader to attach appropriate scientific “value” to the findings. An article with an EB rating of 9 or greater out of 10 represents a finding that can be applied to clinical practice with confidence. More details about this rating procedure will be provided for full subscribers to this service.

..: Clinical interest rating (CI):
The clinical interest rating is an assessment of the article for it’s clinical relevance. This is a somewhat subjective criterion, but does provide the reader with an idea of the broader interest in this article.

..: Type of study & research question:
The research question and the type of study used are identified

..: Methods:
A concise summary of the most important elements in the methods used in the study are provided

..: Results:
The main findings of the study are summarised and presented in a graphic format if possible

..: Conclusions:
The main conclusions of the study are summarised

..: Methodological consideration:
Specific elements in the methodology that was utilised are highlighted, including limitations of the study

..: Keywords:
Keywords are identified so that reference systems can be set up.