Journal clubs provide some opportunities for participants to "meet regularly in order to critique current research publications, to improve their knowledge on relevant topics and to develop their critical appraisal skills in a group setting." (Diggele, Burgess, & Mellis) The ability to engage in these clubs online is enabled by new technology. A blog at pedro.org.au adds that journal clubs are opportunities discuss these articles, especially with an "aim to facilitate the translation of research evidence into clinical practice." (pedro.org.au) In short, journals clubs help improve professional practice and importantly, patient outcomes. (pedro.org.au)
