An exploration of the lived experience of headache patients using interpretative phenomenological analysis / Workshop C
Patients with headache often present to osteopathic clinics and may gain benefit from osteopathic treatment. However, there is limited research into the types of patients that gain benefit. Frequently a patientís symptoms are made to “fit” into common classifications, such as migraine or tension-type headache, and quantitative studies often compare treatment efficacy by reducing the […]
Teaching Osteopathics undergraduate students to be knowledgeable consumers of research: why, when and how? / Workshop B
The osteopathic profession needs to build a structure to foster the development of osteopathic researchers, but what is the first step? At Centre Ostéopathique du Québec (COQ), we think one of the way to promote research is to develop a critical mass of people, amongst teachers, graduates and students, that would use and integrate the […]
Defining purpose, assessment criteria and standards for student research / Workshop A
Most osteopathic educational institutions (OEIs) require students to complete a research project, which is normally supported by some form of external monitoring using examiners from other institutions. This workshop interactively explores the benefits and problems arising from this, including: lack of agreement about the purpose of student research, which may relate to academic, political and […]
Osteopathic Education and Research: From Apprenticeship to Information Mastery
Osteopathic education dates back to 1892 when the American School of Osteopathy opened its doors in Kirksville, MO. Recognized as the first profession to develop manipulative techniques into a teachable and general system of health care (Brantingham, 1986, Lewit, 1997), and with its focus on patient-oriented approach, it has always emphasized clinical skills mastery. The […]
Teaching research: Developing a research disposition
Background: Competency in such research skills as evaluating and applying research in practice is a core component of research training of contemporary osteopathic curricula. However, research training also needs to develop graduates who enter practice with an inquiring attitude and who can identify research questions that derive from clinical practice. The aim of this study […]
Vertical Integration of Critical Thinking and Research Skills in an Australian Osteopathic Programme
The development of research and critical thinking skills in an osteopathic programme requires a carefully scaffolded approach in order to build the knowledge and skills required for contemporary osteopathic practice. The drivers of curriculum (the course team, university and national registration authority) should be involved throughout and their needs integrated in order to fulfil the […]
A biomechanical model for osteopathy
Osteobio’s curriculum is located halfway between medical analytic approach and holistic theory, and no place is attributed to any not scientifically validated concept.Based on a biomechanical concept recognised by scientific organisms (and being the object of several publications), the curriculum of Osteobio is characterised by a trans-disciplinary approach of locomotive and visceral systems, using recent […]
Collaboration as a path to professional research: advantages and challenges for osteopath researchers based on two recent experiences in Canada
What could be a plausible path to conducting professional research? This question must be addressed to ensure the development of clinical research in osteopathy. Two Canadian osteopaths have recently experienced inter professional collaboration while obtaining research-based Master’s degrees in clinical sciences. Based on these experiences, advantages and challenges of this type of collaboration will be […]
The process of publication
Developing a manuscript to the standard required for publication in a peer reviewed journal is challenging. The presentation will describe the BSO’s experience of promoting research presentations at conferences and submission of manuscripts for publication. The BSO has led research based conferences for the presentation of student work for several years in collaboration with chiropractic […]
Beyond undergraduate research – the case for audit or prospective clinical trials becoming a compulsory part of post graduate CPD
UK cranial and paediatric post-graduate development of skills is well established, using diplomas, modular pathways and short courses. Unfortunately few post-graduate cranial or paediatric osteopaths go on to publish, despite undertaking courses that include research skills. Fawke’s 2011 presentation at ICA and NCOR’s OCF research summary show a paucity of RCT’s, cohort studies, case studies […]