Course Details

Simon French talks about the strategies to translate research findings into practice and the challenges faced by researchers in this field.

Much of research is wasted due to lack of, or ineffective strategies for implementation. This has led to a field of research called ‘Translational Science’ which aims to bridge the gap between what is 'known' and what is routinely 'done'. However, even with significant planning and appreciation of implementation strategies, the process of change at a clinical level is still limited and presents a real challenge for research translation.

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    Knowledge Translation for Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • Knowledge Translation for Musculoskeletal Disorders

    • Assessment: Knowledge Translation for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, you will be able to:

1) Define knowledge translation and understand its implementation in practice.

2) Appreciate the foundational principles of implementation science, including knowledge translation theories and frameworks.

3) Realise the evidence for effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions.


CPD Hours/Points = 1

Instructor

Researcher

Simon French

Simon is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Deputy Head of Department, and Director of Research at the Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University. He completed his PhD at the Australasian Cochrane Centre, Monash University, and undertook his post-doctoral position at the School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, where he was supported by a Primary Care Research Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council. From 2013 to 2018 he was based at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, and held the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Professorship in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy. He is Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the open access journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, and is Chair and co-founder of Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation. He is also a member of the Research Committee for the World Federation of Chiropractic. Simon conducts research in the area of knowledge translation in primary healthcare settings with a focus on the management of low back pain and osteoarthritis. His research aims to improve the quality of healthcare by understanding, informing and improving health practices, including care provided by chiropractors. He also undertakes randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews of interventions relevant to primary care settings.

Researcher

Simon French

Simon is a Professor of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Deputy Head of Department, and Director of Research at the Department of Chiropractic, Macquarie University. He completed his PhD at the Australasian Cochrane Centre, Monash University, and undertook his post-doctoral position at the School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, where he was supported by a Primary Care Research Fellowship from the National Health and Medical Research Council. From 2013 to 2018 he was based at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, and held the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation Professorship in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy. He is Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the open access journal Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, and is Chair and co-founder of Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation. He is also a member of the Research Committee for the World Federation of Chiropractic. Simon conducts research in the area of knowledge translation in primary healthcare settings with a focus on the management of low back pain and osteoarthritis. His research aims to improve the quality of healthcare by understanding, informing and improving health practices, including care provided by chiropractors. He also undertakes randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews of interventions relevant to primary care settings.