Identifying and prioritizing research to inform a research agenda for Canadian chiropractors working in sport - the Canadian sports chiropractic perspective.
Alexander Dennis Lee, Lara deGraauw, Brad J Muir, Melissa Belchos, David Oh, Kaitlyn Szabo, Kent Murnaghan, Chris deGraauw, Scott Howitt
Author Information
Alexander Dennis Lee: Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Lara deGraauw: Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Brad J Muir: Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Melissa Belchos: Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Ontario Tech University.
David Oh: Department of Graduate Studies, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Kaitlyn Szabo: Private practice, Etobicoke, ON.
Kent Murnaghan: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Chris deGraauw: Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Scott Howitt: Department of Clinical Education, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Objectives: To identify and prioritize research to inform research agenda development for Canadian chiropractors working in sport. Methods: Clinicians, researchers and leaders from the Canadian sports chiropractic field were invited to participate in 1) a survey to refine a list of research priorities, 2) a Delphi procedure to determine consensus on these priorities, and 3) a prioritization survey. Results: The top three research priorities were 1) effects of interventions on athletic outcomes, 2) research about sports healthcare teams, and 3) clinical research related to spinal manipulative and mobilization therapy. The three highest ranked conditions to research were 1) low back pain, 2) neck pain, and 3) concussion. Collaborations with sports physicians and universities/ colleges were rated as important research collaborations to pursue. Conclusions: These results represent the Canadian sports chiropractic perspective to research priority setting and will be used alongside stakeholder input to set the first research agenda for the Canadian sports chiropractic field.
