Seminar Schedule
These are more interactive where you put what you learn in the online classes into practice. You are expected to come to these prepared and have completed the assigned online classes and additional reading materials. We will then be going over the material covered and completing active learning tasks during the seminar class time each week.
Week 1 – Introduction
Introduction to course, assessments and how to access Chiros Academy, Study skills, learning at university level
September 5
Dr, Heidi Haavik, Dr. Alice Cade
Reading
No preparation required, but we highly recommend you check out this book and this online video
- Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook (5th ed). Bloomsbury Publishing
[This book is available in your library!] - UCD Teaching and Learning. Study Skills for University Learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q2n8wG1Pvo
Week 2 – Ethics in Research
Identifying ethical issues in research
September 12
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have taken this class and or done the following readings:
Reading
Week 3
Identifying ethical issues in research
September 19
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Holt et al 2016 – JMPT Effectiveness of chiro care to improve sensorimotor function associated with falls risk in older adults an RCT
Week 4
Identifying different research designs
September 26
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
Reading
- Bakris et al 2007 – Hypertensive patients
- Cassidy 2008 – Stroke Study
- Parnell Prevost et al 2019 – Manual Therapy For The Pediatric Population
Week 5
Choosing most appropriate research design
October 3
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Gedin et al 2018 – PROMs QOL Sweden
Week 6
October 10
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
Reading
- Martín-Martín, A., Thelwall, M., Orduna-Malea, E. and Delgado López-Cózar, E., 2021 – Google Scholar, Microsoft Academic, Scopus, Dimensions, Web of Science, and OpenCitations’ COCI: a multidisciplinary comparison of coverage via citations. Scientometrics, 126(1), pp.871-906.
Week 7
Critically evaluating the literature
October 17
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- CONSORT 2010 checklist
- CONSORT 2010 flow diagram
- Roever, L., Resende, E. S., Diniz, A. L. D., Penha-Silva, N., Biondi-Zoccai, G., & Casella-Filho, A. (2015). – Critical analysis of clinical research articles: a guide for evaluation. Evidence-Based Medicine and Practice, 2, e116.
- Balon et al 1998 – Chiro Asthma
- Selano et al 1994 – UC SM on CD4 counts HIV patients
- Wiberg et al 1999 – Chiro and Colic
Week 8
Evidence Based Practice: Gathering information for a Report of Findings
October 24
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
- RM1.03 Evidence-Based Chiropractic
- RM1.06 Patient Reported Outcome Measures
- RM1.08 How to do a Literature Search
Reading
- Greenhalgh T. (2016) – Understanding Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. John Wiley and Sons: Australia.
[This book is available in your library!]
Week 9
Introduction to statistics – Entering Data – Online statistics software
November 7
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Experimental design and analysis – 2013 – Seltman, Howard J. Chapter 1 and Chapter 2.
Week 11
Proper referencing workshop and Academic writing
November 21
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
Reading
- Kumar, P. M., Priya, N. S., Musalaiah, S. V. V. S., & Nagasree, M. (2014). – Knowing and avoiding plagiarism during scientific writing. Annals of medical and health sciences research, 4(3), 193-198.
- Neville, C. (2012). – Referencing: principles, practice and problems. RGUHS J Pharm Sci, 2(2), 1-8.
- Mack, C., 2014. – How to Write a Good Scientific Paper: Structure and Organization. Journal of Micro/Nanolithography, MEMS, and MOEMS, 13(4), pp.1-3.
Week 12
Science vs Pseudoscience – History and Philosophy of Science
November 28
Week 13
Evidence Based Chiropractic Practice
December 5
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
- RM1.03 Evidence-Based Chiropractic
- RM2.05 Gathering Scientific Evidence for a Report of
- RM2.04 A Closer look at evidence-based Chiropractic
- CS1.02 The Safety of Chiropractic Care
- CS1.05 Headaches and Migraines
Reading
- Greenhalgh T. (2016) Understanding Research methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Health. John Wiley and Sons: Australia.
[This book is available in your library!] - Antonaci et al 2016 – Cervicogenic headache presentation diagnosis and DDX
- Bogduk Cervicogenic – headache clinical diagnosis invasive test and treatment
- Bryans et al 2011 – EB guidelines chiro for headaches
- Gouveia et al 2009 – Safety_of_Chiropractic_Interventions SR
- Haavik_et_al-2021 – European_Journal_of_Applied_Physiology
- Thiel et al 2007 – Safety of Chiropractic Manipulation
Week 14
Basic Science and Chiropractic I
December 11
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures:
- BS1.01 The Many Models of the Chiropractic Subluxation
- BS1.02 The Brain Model of the Chiropractic Subluxation
- CS1.06 Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Reading
- Heidi Haavik The Reality Check
- Kawchuck et al 2015 – real-time visualization of joint cavitation
- Haavik_et_al-2021 – European Journal of Applied Physiology
Week 15
Basic Science and Chiropractic II
January 9
Dr. Alice Cade
Make sure you have reviewed the following lectures
- BS1.03 Your first visit to a Chiropractor
- BS1.04 Your first adjustment
- BS1.08 Adjustments Improve Strength
- BS1.10 How to Explain Pain
Reading
- Heidi Haavik The Reality Check
- Kawchuck et al 2015 – real-time visualization of joint cavitation
- Haavik_et_al-2021 – European Journal of Applied Physiology