SIG LEADERS:

Sandro Graca; Claudia Citkovitz; Kathleen Lumiere; Brigitte Linder; Nick Lowe

Practitioners and researchers know that a vast amount of data is generated in clinics worldwide every day. A key challenge is to gather and turn data of such volume and complexity into research information that is directly useful for practitioners and researchers. The Practice-Based Research SIG has two primary aims. First, to advance the methodology and better facilitate the collection and use of high-quality acupuncture and herbal evidence from real-world clinical encounters. Second, is to provide a research home and support for practitioners interested in collecting data and conducting research in real-world practice. This SIG will aim to facilitate a coordinated grassroots data collection effort and promote cross-fertilization between practice-based research, education, dissemination, and AI and digital health. We hope you join us and add your experience and curiosity to the mix, and to the insight gleaned from investigation.

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