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1Academic Unit of Primary Health Care, Community Based Medicine, University of Bristol, Cotham House, Cotham Hill, Bristol, UK. Lesley.wye@bristol.ac.uk
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
|February 5, 2008
Summary
Introducing research activities to kinesiologists is feasible with targeted strategies. Engaging therapists through personalized support and ownership of the process enhances participation in research audits.
Area of Science:
- Kinesiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Introducing research activities to healthcare professionals can be challenging.
- Kinesiologists, as allied health practitioners, have historically had limited involvement in research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the feasibility of integrating research activities into the practice of kinesiologists.
- To identify strategies that facilitate the participation of kinesiologists in research.
Main Methods:
- An initial evaluation involved training six kinesiologists to participate in a research audit.
- Practitioners recorded symptom data for new patients over a defined period.
- Five therapists were interviewed post-audit to gather qualitative feedback on their experiences.
Main Results:
- Key strategies for enhancing participation included identifying "audit enthusiasts," personalized recruitment and training, and fostering a sense of ownership.
- A total of 28 patients were included in the audit.
- The My OutcomeМне Measure (MYMOP) profile score demonstrated a significant mean difference of 1.78 (95% CI: 1.28, 2.28).
Conclusions:
- Engaging kinesiologists in research is achievable through well-defined, targeted strategies.
- The findings suggest that similar approaches may be effective for other allied health and complementary therapists.
- This study provides a foundation for future research involving kinesiologists.
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