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RAC V: "Integrating Chiropractic Theory,
Evidence and Practice"

Welcome!

HRSA and the CCCR will co-sponsor the Research Agenda Conference V (RAC V) this year in Chicago, Illinois from July 21-23, 2000 at the Midland Hotel, Chicago, IL.

Last year, the Research Agenda Conference IV: "Implications for Practice, Policy and Professional Development," attracted over 200 professionals from almost every chiropractic institution.

This year, once again, nationally prominent scientists, clinicians, and administrators from chiropractic and other health professions will present lectures and facilitate workshops. This is a major "must attend" event for those interested in participating in the scientific development of chiropractic.

Who Should Attend?

• Researchers and Research Faculty
• Non-Research Faculty
• Practitioners
• Representatives of Chiropractic Professional Organizations

 

The conference maximizes interaction through workshops, panels, and a roundtable lunch, in addition to traditional lectures and discussions.

Explore our program, then send in your registration by the May 31, 2000 deadline. Space is limited to 230 participants. $180 Registration Fee, $20 Chiropractic CE credit. Your colleagues look forward to joining you in Chicago for a significant chiropractic event!

Research Agenda Conference V is co-sponsored by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions, and the Consortial Center for Chiropractic Research, supported by the NIH, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) 

Summary of Program The conference will open at 8:00 AM Friday, July 21 and conclude by 12:00 Noon on Sunday, July 23. The program will include a variety of formats. Concurrent workshops and small group discussions target participants with different backgrounds or learning needs. Plenary sessions provide opportunities to listen to and interact with authorities in chiropractic and other health professionals.   Workshops Critical Appraisal of the Literature Target Audience: Non-research faculty, organization leaders/marketing staff, professional staff, students, practitioners. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) apply guidelines for appraisal of several types of clinical research reports relative to validity and significance, 2) define critical appraisal and discuss its importance to patient-care, practitioners, and health policy decision-makers, 3) identify sources for further development of critical appraisal skills. The workshop will be as interactive as possible with several facilitators at round tables to enhance small group discussion. The current plan is to send selected papers to each participant to review in advance of the meeting.   Writing the Case Report: Target Audience: Non-research faculty, clinicians interested in scholarship, those with rusty writing skills or little experience in scientific publishing. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) identify the organization and components of a publishable case report, 2) understand the level of background work necessary for writing a publishable case study, 3) improve their writing knowledge and skill. This workshop will be as interactive as possible and involve several facilitators to enhance small group discussions. Participants are encouraged to bring their clinical cases and manuscripts so that they can obtain specific advice and encouragement.   Evidence-Based Approaches to Chiropractic Practice, Policy, and Education Target Audience: Research and non-research faculty, organization leaders/marketing staff, professional staff, students, practitioners. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) explain and apply the term "evidence-based" in domains important to chiropractic professional development in the context of the health care system, 2) understand the current trends in evidence-based decisions as applied to clinical practice, policy-development, and pre and post-graduate chiropractic education, 3) identify the resources needed to generate credible "evidence" in various settings. This workshop will be led by speakers with expertise in clinical decision-making, policy development and review, and education. Participants are urged to submit questions and comments that they would like addressed at the workshop prior to the meeting.   Anatomy of a Research Manuscript: Submission to Publication Target Audience: Faculty and professional staff with beginning to moderate research or scholarship experience who wish to sharpen their writing knowledge and skills in scientific publishing. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) gain insight into the editorial process governing scientific publication, 2) understand the organization and components of effective, high quality scientific writing to their area of expertise, 3) identify suitable journals for their work. This workshop will be led by experienced chiropractic journal editors   Anatomy of a Grant Proposal Target Audience: Faculty and professional staff with moderate research or scholarship experience who have no experience or only beginning experience writing a formal grant proposal to a funding agency. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: identify the organization and components of a grant proposal including the scientific plan and budget, 2) understand the background and resources necessary to mount a successful grant proposal writing process, 3) identify the items that will receive critical evaluation in the grant review process, 4) identify some potential sources of chiropractic research funding. This workshop is intended to demystify and organize the scientific granting process for individuals with little grant writing experience.   Exploratory Research: The What, How, and Why of Starting Small Target Audience: Faculty and practitioners with beginning or moderate research experience who wish to understand how to conduct an appropriate and feasible clinical research project. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) identify requirements to be met prior to conducting a randomized controlled trial (RCT), 2) design, conduct, present, and interpret results for a small study exploring issues relevant to a future RCT. This workshop will discuss how to design, conduct and interpret the results of small exploratory studies to provide information necessary for the development of a randomized controlled trial (RCT).   Choosing the Appropriate Statistical Tests and Reporting the Results Target Audience: Faculty and professional staff with moderate research or scholarship experience who wish to understand more about appropriate methods for reporting descriptive and inferential statistical results. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) use guidelines for summarizing data and reporting descriptive statistics to improve presentations and publications of their work, 2) use guidelines for reporting inferential statistics to improve presentations and publications of their work, 3) identify appropriate statistical methods for common research designs and types of outcome measures. This workshop is designed to provide useful advice for appropriately reporting research results. Examples from the chiropractic literature will be used to facilitate material and written guidelines will be provided.   NIH Grant Writing for the Experienced Target Audience: Researchers with moderate to extensive experience with writing grant proposals and scientific publications. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to: 1) identify and fully understand the critical components of a NIH PHS398 grant proposal form, 2) understand "modular budgeting," OPPR approvals, and other administrative necessities, 3) understand and apply the various NIH funding "mechanisms" available to researchers, 4) identify the five areas of study section review and commentary, 5) craft better proposals in response to specific NIH "Program Announcements."   Research Project Administration Roundtable Problem-Solving Target Audience: Principal Investigators, Project Directors, Coordinators, and research administrators who have specific administration issues/challenges to discuss and solve. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to sit down and discuss their research project administration issues and challenges with experts in the areas of budgeting, facilities and administration charges (overhead cost), subcontracting, pre and post award responsibilities, Internal Review Boards, Animal Care and Use Committees, annual reports, relations with the Program Officer, Grant Manager, and the Office of Protection of Research Risk, etc. This workshop is designed to be consultative and highly interactive. Participants are encouraged to send questions prior to the meeting that can be addressed at the round table discussions.     Plenary Sessions Panels Modeling Chiropractic Concepts: Health, Subluxation, Adjustment Qualitative Research Methods: How do They Fit? Research Infrastructure and Training: What are we Doing?   Roundtable Lunch with Chiropractic Journal Editors Lecture/Discussions Chiropractic Theory: Strengths and Weaknesses in: Clinical Outcomes Biomechanics Neuroscience Chiropractic Technique Reports from the NCCAM, HRSA, and FCER   Small Group Facilitated Discussions Randomized Trials and Outcome Studies Neurophysiology Research Biomechanical Research Chiropractic Technique Research Educational Research Health Services and Policy Research

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