Practice Based Research Network

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OR DCs,

 

This may be of interet to the wellness-focused DCs on this list.  (Hey, , do I have the hypenation right?)

A. Simpson, DC DABCOMedical Director, Vice PresidentThe CHP Group6600 SW 105th Ave, Suite 115Beaverton, OR  97008503-619-2041 O503-367-0872 C503-644-0442 F

Want to help show what chiropractic physicians do to promote healthy life styles and wellness? 

 

Here’s your chance. There is an opportunity right now for you, your practice and your patients to be part of a research project that is focused on chiropractors’ use of health promotion and prevention services.

 

A collaboration between Texas and Logan Chiropractic Colleges has launched the Integrated Chiropractic Outcomes Research Network (ICON). For complete information on this exciting opportunity go to:

http://www.chiroaccess.com/Articles/ICON-A-New-Practice-Based-Research-Network-with-a-Focus-on-Wellness.aspx?id=0000241

 

Here’s how you can help.

 

There are no dollar no costs for doctors or patients to participate in this study. It will take some time for you, your staff and your patients.  But it should be time well spent and more than worth the investment! 

 

This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Boards of the collaborating institutions. All participating doctors will receive a report of the study’s findings, and will be acknowledged in any resulting publications.

 

The first project is a simple cross-sectional study to get a “snap shot” of your practice.  Here’s what it takes:

·         YOU will need to complete 3 forms for this:  

 

1)      Every doctor sign and return the “participation agreement” (Attached to this email) in order to participate in ICON.  Either scan the signature page and email it to michelle.anderson@... or fax it to at 636-207-2417.

 

2)       Complete the “Practice Characteristics” electronically, 1 per practice (NOT per doctor, if you have more than 1 DC in the practice).

 

3)    Each doctor should complete the “Practitioner Characteristics” form electronically.

 

These forms are attached.

 

Please return these forms by close of business February 25, 2011. We will send your patient forms and a postage-paid return envelope after we receive your forms so that we know how many to send.  Then during data collection:

 

·         YOUR PATIENTS will complete 1 form.  Every patient who comes into your office the week of Mar 28 – Apr 2 should be asked by your staff to complete the form.

 

Prior to the start of the project, , the program coordinator, will be in touch with you and your staff to answer any questions you may have.  Feel free to contact her at any time at 636-230-1946 or michelle.anderson@....

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PracticeCharacteristics_electronic.doc

PractitionerCharacteristicsHP_electronic.doc

ParticipationAgreement_new.DOC