A PBRN is our best opportunity to determine the parameters of care we provide by submitting data from our practices. This is your voice in evidence-based chiropractic care. We need your participation! 

The participants in the PBRN projects are patients from our members’ chiropractic offices all over the world. We would not have successful research projects without you!

What is expected from participants?

ICPA PBRN projects take place in an office setting. Most ICPA PBRN studies are observational in nature and will require that your patients give their informed consent to participate and take surveys online during their course of care. These studies will never infringe on your ability to practice or affect the course of care of your patients. 

You and your staff can expect to spend about 2 hours a week engaged in the details of your chosen study. Some studies may require staff members or yourself to review chart data in order to complete the surveys. You may decide to delegate some of the research activities to key members of your staff such as a CA or an associate. All participants must understand the basic principles of research on the protection of Human Subjects. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic or equivalent degree. Students: You must wait until after you have graduated and are in a practice setting before starting a PBRN project. 
  
  
• In good standing with the licensing body in your geographic locale, if applicable. Your license must be active and without issues against your practice. 
  
  
• In a practice setting with a well-organized recall system and internet access. You must be in a practice with your own patient base.  Patients will enter data online using technology that you provide (i.e. desktop, tablet, etc.).  You may also email the surveys to your patients and they can complete them at home.
  
  
• Current ICPA Membership.  Not a member? Join us in contributing to family practice research. 

Do you reside outside of the US or Canada? There is a chance that you are ineligible to participate in the ICPA PBRN. Email PBRN@icpa4kids.com to determine your eligibility and to discuss your other options.

How to Get Started

Email Kelli at PBRN@icpa4kids.com for more information on participating in a PBRN study.

Questions?

Contact Us | PBRN@icpa4kids.com | (610) 565-2360