
Credit Hours
0.75 Scientific Credits
Learning highlights
- Dr. Steve Gard and Dr. Brian Hafner emphasize how the peer review process upholds the quality and credibility of scientific literature. They discuss how peer review not only filters for accuracy and relevance but also fosters thoughtful, evidence-based research that advances the O&P field.
Course Description
An Inside Look at the JPO Peer Review Process - Podcast (PC-12025)
In the season 4 premiere of O&P Research Insights, Dr. Steve Gard, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, speaks with Dr. Brian Hafner, a distinguished professor and researcher at the University of Washington, about the peer review process in scientific publishing. Together, they explore the critical role of peer review in maintaining high standards in research, emphasizing the responsibilities and practicalities involved. Dr. Hafner highlights the importance of clinicians actively reading and evaluating scientific literature to ensure the publication of impactful research that benefits the O&P community. The episode delves into JPO’s peer reviewer eligibility criteria, outlines the review process, and offers strategies for providing constructive and effective feedback.
Event Presenter(s)

Presenter Name(s)
- Dr. Steve Gard
- Dr. Brian Hafner
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