The development of the National Council for Osteopathic Research - Research Network (NCOR-RN): A qualitative focus group study of osteopath's views
Bailey, D, Fawkes, C, Carnes, D and Draper-Rodi, J (2024) The development of the National Council for Osteopathic Research - Research Network (NCOR-RN): A qualitative focus group study of osteopath's views. International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 55. ISSN 1746-0689
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Abstract
Background: Practice Based Research Networks (PBRNs) are groups of clinicians working with academic organisations to conduct research that answers questions relevant to clinical practice. A PBRN for osteopathy in the UK would be a suitable approach for the National Council for Osteopathic Research to achieve its mission statement of ‘developing a culture of research’. Objective: We aimed to explore osteopaths’ views on the utility of creating a PBRN and to identify barriers and facilitators to their involvement in a PBRN. Methods: Focus groups were conducted as part of a free CPD day advertised nationally to all osteopaths to collect qualitative data. A reflexive thematic analysis framework was used to develop themes from the data. Results: Forty osteopaths took part in 5 focus groups conducted at three locations around the UK. Six themes were developed describing the utility, barriers, and facilitators to developing a PRBN for osteopathy: research experience, finance and time, developing osteopathy, insecurity and identity, integration into practice, and PBRN organisation. Conclusions: Osteopaths perceived a PBRN had the potential for increasing the evidence base for osteopathy, enhancing the status of the profession, and imp
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Schools: | UCO School of Osteopathy |
| Depositing User: | Bridget Roberts |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Oct 2025 10:10 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Oct 2025 10:11 |
| URI: | https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/588 |
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