Registered:
September 02, 2015
Acronym:
ACORN
City:
Ultimo, NSW, Australia
State:
International
Zip:
2007
Main Phone:
0404933790
Website:
Network Director:
Jon Adams
Network Director Email:
Network Member:
David Sibbritt
Network Member Email:
Network Member Role:
Associate Director
Geographic Coverage:
National
Founded:
2013
Network Category:
International
Network Type:
Other
Network Type Other:
Chiropractic Network
Mission Statement:
The Australian Chiropractic Research Network (ACORN) is dedicated to:
* Facilitating closer engagement and communication between chiropractors and researchers;
* Advancing broad rigorous scientific investigation to inform chiropractic patient care;
* Conducting research on chiropractic that is practice and practitioner relevant;
* Promoting and growing critical research capacity and helping produce a sustainable research culture in Australian chiropractic;
* Facilitating and encouraging chiropractic research network building and collaborations across Australia and internationally.
Current or Past Research Interests:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving health care systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Functional limitations and physical disabilities
Population health
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
1 680
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
1 680