Basis to understand both the clinical area of investigation and the current literature that exists
Clinicians often witness impressive treatment results in
practice and may wish to pursue research to formally explore
their anecdotal experiences. The potential to further
new knowledge both within the profession and to the
greater healthcare system is compelling. An obvious next
step for a practitioner considering research is to connect
with experienced researchers to convey their idea for a
study, who may in turn ask, “What is your research question?”
With limited understanding of how to respond, this
interaction may result in the first and last experience these
clinicians will have with the research community.
It has been estimated that between 1% and 7% of
the chiropractic profession in Canada is engaged in research.
1,2 Arguably, this low engagement could be the
result of practitioners’ perceived importance of research
and levels of research literacy and capacity. However, increasing
demands for evidence-based approaches across
the health system puts pressure on all clinicians to base
their decisions on the best available scientific evidence.
Lack of clinician representation in research has the probable
effect of limiting growth and new developments for
the profession. Furthermore, lack of clinician involvement
in research complicates the transfer of study findings
into practical settings.
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