Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation (Jan 2006)

Rehabilitation medicine summit: building research capacity Executive Summary

  • Kemp John D,
  • Duncan Pamela W,
  • Cooper Rory A,
  • Chan Leighton,
  • Jette Alan M,
  • Fuhrer Marcus J,
  • Frontera Walter R,
  • Ottenbacher Kenneth J,
  • Peckham P Hunter,
  • Roth Elliot J,
  • Tate Denise G

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-0003-3-1
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
p. 1

Abstract

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Abstract The general objective of the "Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity" was to advance and promote research in medical rehabilitation by making recommendations to expand research capacity. The five elements of research capacity that guided the discussions were: 1) researchers; 2) research culture, environment, and infrastructure; 3) funding; 4) partnerships; and 5) metrics. The 100 participants included representatives of professional organizations, consumer groups, academic departments, researchers, governmental funding agencies, and the private sector. The small group discussions and plenary sessions generated an array of problems, possible solutions, and recommended actions. A post-Summit, multi-organizational initiative is called to pursue the agendas outlined in this report (see Additional File 1). Additional File 1 A table outlining the Final Action Plan of the Rehabilitation Medicine Summit: Building Research Capacity held on April 28–29, 2005 in Washington, DC. Click here for file