Jitka Klugarová

Jitka Klugarová

Dr. Jitka Klugarová, adj. Assoc Prof., is the deputy head of the Methodological Centre of the National Institute for Quality and Excellence in Healthcare (NIKEZ) located withing the Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic. She is also co-founder and deputy director of the Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech JBI Centre of Excellence, Czech GRADE Network. She also holds a position as Adjunct Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Adelaide.
With a background in physiotherapy, biomechanics, and podiatry, Dr. Klugarová has been a dedicated advocate for evidence-based healthcare (EBHC), implementation science, and the methodology of systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines since 2010.
She has over 15 years of clinical experience and is globally certified as a JBI trainer in implementation science.
Dr. Klugarová has led numerous international implementation projects, reflecting her expertise in bridging the gap between research and practice. She is actively involved in various international methodological groups within leading EBHC organizations, including the GRADE working group and the JBI.
Jitka Klugarová is dedicated to advancing EBHC practices and promoting collaboration within the global healthcare community.

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