Instructor: Michele Maiers
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Biography: "We're drowning in information and starving for knowledge." ~Rutherford Rogers This axiom aptlycharacterizes how many see research as it relates to health care delivery. Myprofessional goal is to facilitate the pragmatic use of research to both informclinical practice and shape public health policy. My research has focused onclinical trials that answer practical questions, including, are patient outcomes improved with co-managementby different provider types? Is short term treatment or long term management abetter approach for chronic musculoskeletal conditions? What aspects of carematter most to patients? It is essential that the information gained inthese and other studies is translated into knowledge that improves patientcare, policy guidelines, access and reimbursement. I am excited about my workbecause I believe in the capacity for integrative and complementary professionsto be a positive force to improving the landscape of health care. When not atwork, I enjoy traveling, reading, running and baking pies. |