Researchers’ Day 2020 – Involving chiropractors in research – Drivers and Barriers?

Title

Involving chiropractors in research – Drivers and Barriers?

Learning aims

The purpose of the Researchers’ Day (RD) is to facilitate networking and academic discussions among researchers within the chiropractic profession and clinicians with a research interest. Specifically, to inspire to new insights about how genetics impact low back pain and subgroups of patients with back pain.

Content

A full-day seminar on knowledge transfer and involvement of clinicians in research. The morning session includes talks from four keynote speakers. First, we will explore successes and challenges in engaging chiropractors in research using Dutch and UK examples. Following, we will focus on practice-based networks as a way of engaging clinicians in research in Canada and the Netherlands. In the afternoon, challenges and potential solutions will be discussed with groups workshopping ideas and sharing experiences. Finally, four PhD student will present their work related to the theme of the day.

Learning outcomes

• Consolidated or expanded attendee networks
• New ideas and inspiration to ways of involving clinical chiropractors in research
• Inspiration to engage with research teams

Delivery methods

• Platform presentations, group discussion, and attendee interactions

Duration

• Full day seminar (9:00-16:30)

Target groups

• Researcher from the chiropractic profession
• Clinicians with an interest in research topics

How to register

https://convention.chiropractic-ecu.org/researchers-day/

The day is planned and run by

• Jonathan Field, University of Southampton & Royal College of Chiropractors, UK
• Alice Kongsted, NIKKB & University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

Researchers’ Day is hosted by the European Academy of Chiropractic (EAC) Special Interests Group (SIG) in Research. The EAC SIG in Research facilitates interaction and collaboration of European researchers with a background in chiropractic. Each year the EAC SIG in Research hosts the ‘Researcher’s Day’ in conjunction with the European Chiropractors’ Union Convention. The purpose of the Researchers’ Day is to provide an opportunity for researchers to interact, learn and formulate common strategies. The Researchers’ Day is sponsored by ECCRE.