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CURRICULUM VITAE
ANDRÉ BUSSIÈRES DC, FCCS (C), MSc, PhD
-Professeur (régulier), Département chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
-Adjunct Professor, School Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, McGill
University (Quebec).
Fluent oral and written communication: French, English
BUSINESS ADDRESS
Département chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada / G9A 5H7
Tel. #: (819) 376-5011 ext/poste 3972 Fax #: (819) 376-5204
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty de Medicine, McGill University
3630 Promenade Sir-William-Osler (Drummond)
Hosmer House, Room 205, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3G 1Y5
Fax #: (514) 398-8193
CRIR-Centre de réadaptation Constance-Lethbridge
7005 Bd De Maisonneuve O, Montréal, QC H4B 1T3, Canada.
Tel. #: (514) 487-1770
ACADEMIC TRAINING
2008-2012
PhD (Population Health) Ottawa University, Ottawa (Ontario). Supervisor: Dr Jeremy M Grimshaw, MBChB,
PhD, FRCGP
2007-2008 MSc (Sciences de l’Activité Physique)
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Québec) Supervisor: Louis Laurencelle PhD
1994 Fellow of the Canadian College of Chiropractic Sciences
FCCS (C)
1991-1993 Chiropractic Residency in Clinical Sciences Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Toronto (Ontario)
1987-1991 Doctor in Chiropractic (DC) (Summa cum laude, Clinic hons)
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Toronto (Ontario)
1984-1987 BSc (Nursing), Montreal University, Montreal (Quebec)
August 2018 Page 1
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2018-2019 Adjunct professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of
Medicine, McGill University (Quebec).
2012-2018 Assistant professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of
Medicine, McGill University (Quebec).
2012-2018 Project lead, Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI):
www.chiroguidelines.org
2015-2018 Associate Member, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and
Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine McGill University (Quebec)
2015-2017 Associate Professor, Département de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine,
Université Laval (Quebec)
2002 - (ongoing) Professor (tenured), Full time faculty, Chiropractic department, Université du
Québec à Trois-Rivières (Quebec).
2009 Research Assistant. Overview of systematic reviews on professional prescribing
practice and professional interventions. Canadian Agency for Drugs and
Technologies in Canada (re) review by the Cochrane EPOC Group.
2005-2008 Program Director, Chiropractic department, Université du Québec à
TroisRivières (Quebec).
Administrative responsibilities
Responsible for reviewing the undergraduate chiropractic program, and
implementing the modified program. Programme de Doctorat en Chiropratique,
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (Quebec).
2006-2007 Private Practice, Clinique chiropratique O’Shaugnessy-Bussières, Trois-Rivières
(Quebec)
1993-2006 Private Practice, Clinique Médicale et Chiropratique Place Beaumont,
Brossard (Quebec)
1998-2002 Private practice, Clinique chiropratique Richelieu, Richelieu
(Quebec)
1993 Private Practice, Mediservice Clinic, Dollard-Des-Ormeaux (Quebec)
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
UQTR (2003-2018)
• Literature Search/Critical Appraisal (CPR-1034) – Didactic course
• Research Methods (CPR-1035) - Didactic course
• Intervention chiropratique et santé (CPR-1002) – Didactic course • Coordinator (stage d’observation et d’intervention)
• Stage d’intervention III (CPR-1020)
• Internats I – II - IV (CPR-1021, 1022, 1024) – Outpatient clinic supervision • Orthopédie et rhumatologie (MPR-1001) - Didactic course
• Méthodes de recherche (CPR-1025) - Didactic course
McGill University (2012-2018)
Graduate courses
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• Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation (POTH 680) (invited lecture)
• Systematic review module workshop, Graduate students (2012-2016)
• Knowledge synthesis seminar (POTH 617/619) (2017-2018)
• Online Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management
Undergraduate courses
• Systematic review module – Advanced research methods (POTH 612)
• Selected Topics in Rehabilitation (Systematic reviews) (POTH 614)
• Systematic reviews - Research Methods (POTH 401) (invited lecture)
• CAM-McGill 4th year medical students (Lecture on chiropractic: 2014- 2016)
Publication summary
Publication
Number
Peer reviewed journal publications 53
Other publications (editorials, letters to the editor,
commentaries, professional journals)
10
Manuscripts under review 9
Manuscripts under preparation 10
Knowledge translation resources & tools 14
Book chapters, technical reports 5
Total citations (Scopus) 297
Total citations (Google Scholar, August 15 2018) 535 (408 since 2013)
h-index (Scopus) 8
h-index (Google Scholar, August 15 2018) 11
Scientific posters 37
Refereed conference presentations (submitted, invited) 104
Invited presentations 62
PUBLICATIONS
1. Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Hallé; Ahmed S, Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Mior S, Davis C, Evans R,
Schneider MJ, Al Zoubi F, Barnsley J, Long C, Bussieres A. Promoting the use of self-management
in novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain: The design of a theory-based
knowledge translation intervention. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Accepted Aug 24 2018)
2. Boychuck Z, Bussières A, Goldschleger J, Majnemer A. What is the evidence regarding age at
referral for diagnosis of cerebral palsy? A scoping review. Developmental Medicine & Child
Neurology (Accepted 20 August 2018)
3. Légaré F, Lee-Gosselin H, Borduas F, Monette C, Bilodeau A, Tanguay D, Stacey D, Gagnon MP,
Roch , Joyce Dogba M, Bussières A, Tremblay MC, Bélanger AP, Jose C, Desroches S, Robitaille
H, Blair L, Rhugenda SM. Approaches to considering sex and gender in continuous professional
development for health and social care professionals: An emerging paradigm. Medical Teacher
2018 July;40(6):1-5. DOI: 10.1080/0142159X.2018.1483579
4. Al Zoubi F, Mayo N Bussières A. The effectiveness of knowledge translation (KT) interventions
to improve the uptake and application of clinical practice guidelines and best practices on
musculoskeletal disorders among musculoskeletal professionals: Systematic review. BMC Health
Service Research 2018 June;818:435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.07.005
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5. Bussières A, Stewart G, Al Zoubi F, Decina P, Descarreaux M, Haskett D, Hincapié C, Pagé I,
Passmore S, Srbely J, Stupar M, Weisberg J Ornelas J. Spinal Manipulative Therapy and other
conservative treatments for Low Back Pain: A Guideline from the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline
Initiative. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2018 May;41(4):265-293. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.12.004
6. Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Ahmed S, Tibbles A, Jacobs C, Mior S, Davis C, Barnsley J, Evans R,
Schneider M, Al Zoubi FA, Bussieres A. Identifying factors to promote the use of self-management
in patients with spine pain managed by chiropractors and interns: Interviews using the Theoretical
Domains Framework. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (accepted August 15 2018)
7. Dober-Dessureault I, Bronchti G, Bussières A. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for thoracic
outlet syndrome: A systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther (Accepted, February 28 2018)
8. Al Zoubi F, Mayo N, Bussières A. Evaluation of cross-cultural adaptation and measurement
properties of STarT Back Screening Tool: Systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther
2017;40(8):558-572.
9. Stuber K, Kawchuk G, Bussières A. Research resource environment in Canada. Gathering
knowledge in advance to inform chiropractic research priorities. J Can Chiropr Assoc.
2017;61(3):178-183.
10. Bussières A. Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI) progress and future directions:
December 2017. Commentary. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2017; 61(3):186-189.
11. Beliveau P, Wong JJ, Sutton DA, Simon NB, Bussières AB, Mior SA, French SD. The chiropractic
profession: a scoping review of utilization rates, reasons for seeking care, patient profiles, and care
provided. Chiropr Man Therap. 25:35:1-17.
12. Wideman T, Miller J, Thomas A Bussières A, Bostick, G. Advancing pain education in Canadian
physiotherapy programs: Results of a consensus-generating workshop. Physiother Canada 2017;
1-10. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2016-57
13. Lemoyne G, Poulin C., Richer N, Bussières A. Analysing injuries among university-level athletes:
Prevalence, patterns and risk factors. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2017; 61(2):88-95.
14. Bussières AE, Gauthier CA, Fournier G, Descarreaux M. Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Low
Back Pain – Time for an update. Tools for Practice. e-Letter. Can Fam Physician 24 May 2017
63(4)294.
15. Sidenius Brockhusen S, Bussières A, French SD, Wulff Christensen H, Secher Jensen T. Managing
patients with acute and chronic non-specific neck pain: Are Danish Chiropractors compliant with
guidelines? Chiropr Man Therap 2017;25 (1), 17.
16. Liang L, Bernhardsson S, Vernooij R.W.M, Armstrong M.J, Bussières A, Brouwers M.C,
Gagliardi, A.R, Alhabib, S, Willson. Use of theory to plan or evaluate guideline implementation
among physicians: A scoping review. M. Implementation Sci 2017;12:26
17. Dao J, Blais-Hébert R, Duranleau L, Durivage MP, Litowski J, Turbide J, Bussières A. Complex
Regional Pain Syndrome: Facilitating the Use of Self-Management Strategies. Edorium J Disabil
Rehabil 2017;3:46–55.
18. Bussières A, Grondin D, Maiers M, Brockhusen S. Identifying and training opinion leaders in
chiropractic. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2017;61(1):53-64.
19. Bussières A, Stewart G, Al Zoubi F, Decina P, Descarreaux M, Hayden J, Hendrickson B, Hincapié
C, Pagé I, Passmore S, Srbely J, Stupar M, Weisberg J Ornelas J. The Treatment of Neck Pain-
Associated and Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative
Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2016;39(8):523-604.e27.
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20. Dhopte P, Ahmed S, Mayo N, French S, Quon J, Bussières A. Optimizing care for adults with neck
pain in chiropractic practice: Study protocol for a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial. Pilot
and Feasibility Studies.2016, 2:33. DOI: 10.1186/s40814-016-0076-9
21. Thomas A, Bussières A. Towards a Greater Understanding of Implementation Science in Health
Professions Education. Acad Med 2016;91(12):e19.
22. Thomas A, Bussieres A. Knowledge translation and implementation science in health professions
education: Time for clarity? Acad Med 2016;91(12):e20.
23. Blanchette MA, Stochkendahl MJ, Da Silva Borges R, Boruff J, Harrison P, Bussières A.
Effectiveness and economic evaluation of chiropractic care for the treatment of low back pain: a
systematic review. PLoS One. 2016;11(8):e0160037. doi: 10.1371.
24. Bussières A, Al Zoubi F, Stuber K, French S, Boruff J, Thomas A. Research utilization and
evidence-based practice in chiropractic: A scoping study. BMC Complement Altern Med;
2016;16(1):216.
25. Terhorst L, Leach M, Bussières A, Schneider M. Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the
Evidence-Based Practice Attitude and Utilization Survey. J Altern Complement Med
2016;22(4):328-35.
26. Bussières A, Terhorst L, Leach M, Stuber K, Evans R, Schneider M. Self-Reported attitudes,
skills and use of evidence-based practice among Canadian doctors of chiropractic: a national
survey. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2015; 59(4):332-48.
27. Bussières AE, Al Zoubi F, Quon JA, Ahmed S, Thomas A, Stuber K, Sajko S, French S, and
members of the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. Fast tracking the design of theory-
based KT interventions through a consensus process. Implementation Sci 2015;10:18.
28. Blanchette MA, Bussières A, Stochkendahl JM, Boruff J, Harrison P. Effectiveness and
efficiency of chiropractic care for the treatment of back pain: a systematic review protocol.
Systematic Reviews 2015;4:30.
29. Bussières A. The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative: Progress to date. J Can Chiropr
Assoc 2014; 58(3):215-19.
30. Kawchuk G, Newton G, Srbely J, Passmore S, Bussières A, Busse JW, Bruno P. Knowledge
Transfer within the Canadian Chiropractic Community. Part 2: Narrowing the Evidence-Practice
Gap. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2014; 58(3):206-14.
31. Bussières A, Côté P, French S, Godwin M, Gotlib A, Graham ID, Grondin D, Hawk C,
LeboeufYde C, Mior S, Stuber S. Creating a Chiropractic Practice-Based Research Network
(PBRN): Enhancing the management of musculoskeletal care. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2014;
58(1):8-15.
32. Bussières A, Sales A, Ramsay T, Hilles S, Grimshaw J. Impact of imaging guidelines on x-ray
utilization among American Provider Network chiropractors: Interrupted time series analysis.
Spine J. 2014 Aug 1;14(8):1501-9
33. Doucet C, Bussieres A, Fradette C. Perceived level of knowledge and skills about clinical
management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis among undergraduate chiropractic students and
clinical faculty at a Canadian chiropractic program: cross-sectional study. Scoliosis 2014;9(Suppl
1):O60.
34. Bussières A, Stuber K. The Clinical Practice Guideline Initiative: A joint collaboration designed
to improve the quality of care delivered by doctors of chiropractic. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2013;
57(4):279-84.
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35. Bussières A, Sales A, Ramsay T, Hilles S, Grimshaw J. Practice patterns and variations in spine
xray ordering among chiropractors enlisted with a provider Networks offering complementary
care in the United States. J Manipul Physiol Ther 2013; Mar-Apr;36(3):127-42.
36. Kawchuk G, Bruno P, Bussières A, Ammendolia C, Srbely J, Passmore S, Erwin M, Buss J,
Howarth S. Knowledge Transfer within the Canadian Chiropractic Community. Commentary. J
Can Chiropr Assoc 2013; 57(2):111-15.
37. Bussières AE, Patey A, Francis JJ, Sales A, Grimshaw JM. Identifying factors likely to influence
compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for spine disorders among
chiropractors in North America: a focus group study using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
Implementation Sci 2012 7:82.
38. Taylor JAM, Bussières AE. Diagnostic imaging for spinal disorders in the elderly: A narrative
review. Chiropractic & Manual Ther 2012;20(1):16.
39. Bussières AE, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines implementation study:
A randomized trial with postal follow-ups. J Chiropractic Edu 2010; 24(1):3-19.
40. Stuber K, Bussières A, Gotlib A. Chiropractic research capacity in Canada in 2008 – Phase 3. J
Can Chiropr Assoc 2009; 53(2):225-228.
41. Stuber K, Bussières A, Gotlib A. Research consortium workshop III to advance the Canadian
Chiropractic Research Agenda. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2009; 53(1):7-13.
42. Stuber K, Bussières A, Gotlib A. Chiropractic research capacity in Canada in 2008. J Can
Chiropr Assoc 2009; 53(2):78-86.
43. Bussières A, Taylor J, Peterson C. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal
Complaints in Adults--An Evidence-based Approach: Part 3: Spinal Disorders. J Manipulative
Physiol Ther 2008; 31:33-88.
44. Bussières A, Peterson C, Taylor J. Diagnostic Imaging Guideline for Adults. Part 2: Upper
Extremity Disorders - An Evidence-based Approach. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2008; 31:2-32.
45. Bussières A, Taylor J, Peterson C. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal
Complaints in Adults - An Evidence-based Approach: Part 1: Lower Extremity Disorders. J
Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007; 30(9):684-717.
46. Bussières AE, Peterson C, Taylor JM. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for
Musculoskeletal Complaints - An Evidence-based Approach for Chiropractic Clinicians:
Introduction. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007; 30(9):617-683.
47. Bussières A, Côté P. The preponderance of evidence does not support the SOFMMOO
recommendations of routine use of radiography before spinal manipulation. [Article in French].
Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2007; 50(7):629-30.
48. Hains, G, hains F, Descarreaux M, Bussières A. Urinary incontinence in women treated by
ischemic compression over the bladder area: a pilot study. J Chiropractic Medicine 2007; 6:132-
40.
49. Bussières AE, Ammendolia C, Peterson C, Taylor JAM. Ionizing Radiation Exposure–More
Good than Harm? The Preponderance of Evidence Does Not Support Abandoning Current
Standards and Regulations. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2006; 50(2):103-6.
50. O`Shaughnessy J, Bussières AE. Subtle clinical signs of a spinal cord ependymoma at the
cervicothoracic level in an adult: a case report. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2006; 50(4):244–248.
51. Bussières A, Descarreaux M, Martel J. The Trois-Rivières Experience – Part 2 : A look at the
UQTR chiropractic clinic, the importance of research and continuing education. Canadian
Chiropractor 2006; 11(2):32-34
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52. Bussières A, Cardin A. Radiology practice guidelines for adult spinal disorders and pediatric
musculoskeletal complaints. Indications for X-ray Taking for the Chiropractic Intern and
Clinician. J Chiropractic Edu 2004; 18(1):3-4
53. Bussières A. A review of functional outcome measures for cervical spine disorders; Literature
review. J Can Chiro Ass 1994; 38(1):32-40.
54. Bussières A, Cassidy JD, Dzus AK. Spinal Cord Astrocytoma Presenting as Torticollis and
Scoliosis: A Case Report. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1993
55. Bussières A, Cassidy JD, Dzus AK. Neurofibromatosis Presenting as Spinal Dystrophic
Scoliosis: A Case Report. J Neuromusculoskel Sys 1993; 1:14-17.
56. Lefèbvre S, Bussières A, Cassidy JD, Dzus AK. Congenital Kyphosis Due to Incomplete
Vertebral Body Segmentation. J Neuromusculoskel Sys 1993; 1:18-22.
Peer reviewed manuscripts under review (2018)
1. Wideman TH, Miller J, Bostickc G, Thomas A, Bussières A, Wickens R.H. The current state of
pain education within Canadian physiotherapy programs: a national survey of pain educators.
Disability and Rehabilitation (resubmitted August 2018)
1. Anekwe DE, Biswas S, Bussières A, Spahija J. Early Mobilization and Neuromuscular Electrical
Stimulation to reduce intensive care unit-acquired weakness: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis. (resubmitted March 11 2018)
2. Boychuck Z, Bussières A, Goldschleger J, Majnemer A et al. Use of consensus methods to
determine the early clinical signs of cerebral palsy. Pediatrics (Submitted May 2018)
3. Boychuck Z, Andersen J, Bussières A, Fehlings D, Kirton A, Li P, Oskoui M, Rodriguez C,
Shevell, M, Snider L, Majnemer A & the PROMPT group. International validation of attributes that
should prompt referral for diagnosis of cerebral palsy, and concurrent referral recommendations: A
Delphi study. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology (DMCN) (Submitted August 2018).
4. Al Zoubi F, Mayo N Bussières A. Professional barriers and facilitators to using stratified care
approaches for managing non-specific low back pain. Implementation Sci. (In revision August
2017)
5. Al Zoubi F, Bussières A. Mayo N The impact of low back pain and its consequences on self-rated
health: A statistical analysis on American population-based study. Intern J Pain (Submitted August
2017)
6. Messier F, Bussières A, Grushka J, Lee L, Rodrigue N, Tze N, van den Broek N, Lamontagne ME.
Implementation of an evidence-based clinical protocol in traumatology: a social return on
investment (SROI) analysis of clinical and organizational value creation. Study protocol.
International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management (IJPSPM) (Submitted Dec 2017)
7. Prasanna SS, Feldman D, Bussieres A, Ahmed S. Evaluating public knowledge, attitudes and
beliefs about knee osteoarthritis: Development of the Knowledge of Knee Osteoarthritis Survey.
Arthritis Care and Research (Submitted Oct 2017)
8. Montpetit-Tourangeau K, Kairy D, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A, Lamontagne ME, Rochette
A, Shikako-Thomas K, Thomas A. Knowledge-translation research in physical rehabilitation in
Quebec: the creation and development of a strategic initiative. Disability and Rehabilitation journal
(Submitted August 2018).
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Manuscripts under preparation
1. Dober-Dessureault I, Bussières A, Bronchti G. Validity of orthopedic tests to diagnose thoracic
outlet syndrome: A diagnostic accuracy study. Archives Phys Med (May 2018)
2. Anekwe DE, Milner SC, Bussieres AB, De Marchie M, Spahija J. ICU Clinicians’ Perspectives on
Early Mobilization: A Qualitative Study.
3. Anekwe DE, Katz S, Gillespie L, Moullec G, Bussières A, Spahija J. The Identification and
Selection of Topic Areas for a Physiotherapy Critical Care Learning Needs Assessment Tool.
4. Eilayyan O, Visca R, Ware P, Bussieres A, Ahmed S. Developing Theory-Informed Knowledge
Translation Strategies to facilitate the Delivery of Low Back Pain Self-management support in
Clinical Practice. (April 2018)
5. Eilayyan O, Visca R, Zidarov D, Ware P, Bussieres A, Ahmed S. Theory-Informed Knowledge
Translation Strategies to Facilitate the Use of Patient Reported Outcome Measures in the Low Back
Pain Clinical Practice. (April 2018)
6. Eilayyan O, Mayo N, Visca R, Zidarov D, Bussieres A Sharkh AA, Ahmed S. The validation of a
bilingual Low Back Pain- Specific Health Related Quality of Life (LBP-HRQOL) assessment tool.
Quality of Life Research
7. Dhopte P, French SD, Quon JA, Owens H, Bussières A. Challenges in recruitment and retention
of clinicians and patients in a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial: A case study and possible
strategies for future trials Journal to be determined.
8. Gaid D, Ahmed S, Bussières A. Exploring knowledge broking in rehabilitation in Canada: A mixed
methods study. Journal to be determined
9. Gaid D, Ahmed S. Bussières A. Perceived barriers and facilitators to using self-management
strategies to support individuals suffering from chronic spine disorders: A mixed methods study.
10. Bussières A, Patey A, Grimshaw G, Francis JJ, Gagnon MP, Sales A, Eccles M, Lemyre L, Godin
G, Applying psychological theories to evidence-based clinical practice: Identifying factors
predictive of managing patients with low back pain without using x-rays among North American
chiropractors (Implementation Science)
Monograph, book chapters
1. Grondin D, Berta W, Bussières A. Factors influencing research evidence use in the chiropractic
profession: applying social identity, self-categorization and research utilization theories in the
case of chiropractic in Canada. Book Chapter. In: Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
Knowledge production and social transformation (Declined)
2. Roy J, Bussières A. Compendium de l’examen physique – Une évaluation de l’état général et du
système neuro-musculo-squelettique. Presse de l’Université du Québec, Québec (Québec) 2008.
ISBN: 978-2-7605-1522-2.
3. Bussières A, Capes M, Descarreaux, M, Guerriero R, Martel J, Moore M. Section eight:
Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis in: Johnson C, green B, Davis J, Cleveland III C. Review
Manual Part 1 and II of the national Board. Mosby-Elsevier. Print Book ISBN: 9780323031721
December 2005.
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Technical reports
1. Kairy, D., Bussières, A., Gagnon, C., Allaire, A.-S., Messier, F., Lamontagne, M.-E., Brière, A.,
Bérubé, M., Laramée, M.T., Lemay, J.F., Préville, K., Voyer, M. Évaluation des effets de
l’implantation de quatre nouvelles pratiques cliniques en traumatologie dans leur milieu respectif.
Consortium pour le développement de la recherche en traumatologie. AERDPQ-AQESSS 2012-
2014.
2. Grimshaw, J, Worswick, J, Mayhew, A, Bennet, R., Fiander, M., Vachon, B., Wayne, C., Weir, M,
Augustincic, L, Bussieres A, Cheung, A., Laberge, H., Pardo, J., and Silver, A. An Overview of
Quality Improvement and Health System Interventions to Improve Diabetes Management and
Outcomes. Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute 2010.
3. Martel J, Hains F, Bussières A. Monographe - Prise en charge thérapeutique des lombalgies aiguës:
État des connaissances scientifiques et recommandations. Subventionné par l’Ordre des
Chiropraticiens du Québec (OCQ) 2000.
Published abstracts
1. Bussières A, Al Zoubi F, Quon J, French S, Ahmed S, Thomas A, Stuber K, Sajko S. Fast tracking
the design of theory-based KT interventions through a consensus process. The XIII International
Back Pain Forum. Sept 30-Oct 3 2014, Campos do Jordao, Brazil.
2. Bussières A, Francis J, Patey A, Gagnon MP, Sales A, Eccles M, Lemyre L, Godin G, Grimshaw,
J, Canada PRIME team. Identifying factors predictive of managing patients with low back pain
without using x-rays among North American chiropractors: Applying psychological theories to
evidence-based clinical practice. BMJ quality & safety 22(Suppl 1):A26-7.
3. Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsay, T, Sales AE, Hilles S. Impact of guideline dissemination
strategies among chiropractors enlisted in a Provider Network in the United States: Interrupted time
series with segmented regression analysis. Guideline International Network (G-I-N) conference.
Global Evidence. Berlin, Germany, August 2012.
4. Bussières A, Patey A, Francis J, Sales A, Grimshaw J. Identifying factors likely to influence
compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for spine disorders among
chiropractors in North America: a focus group study using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
5th Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Research at the
Crossroads. Maryland, USA, March 2012.
5. Bussières A, Patey A, Francis J, Sales A, Grimshaw J. Identifying factors likely to influence
compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for spine disorders among
chiropractors in North America: a focus group study using the Theoretical Domains Framework.
15th Interdisciplinary Conference of the GSAED, University of Ottawa, March 2012.
6. Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsey T, Hiles S. Practice patterns and variations in spine x-ray
ordering among chiropractors enlisted with a provider Networks offering complementary care in
the United States. OHRI Research Day 2011, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario.
November 2011.
7. Bussières AE, Patey A, Grimshaw JM, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre L. Identifying factors likely to
influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for spine disorders among chiropractors’ in
North America. Conference Proceedings of the Melbourne International Forum XI Primary Care
Research On Low Back Pain. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2011, P.140.
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8. French S, Foster, N, Bussières A, Sanders T. Troublesome translation: designing implementation
interventions to improve the management of low back pain in primary care. Conference
Proceedings of the Melbourne International Forum XI Primary Care Research On Low Back Pain.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2011, P.38.
9. Bussières A.E, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines implementation study:
A randomized trial with postal follow-ups. J Chiropractic Edu 2009; 23(1): p. 61.
Diffusion and knowledge translation tools
Publications in professional journals
1. Bussières A. Spinal manipulation therapy and other conservative treatments for low back pain: A
clinical practice guideline from the Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. BACK Matters -
Canadian Chiropractic Association. Winter 2018:
2. Bussières A, Owens, H. Announcing a New CCGI Video Series for 2017 (April 2017)
3. Bussières A. CCGI launches exercise videos based on neck pain, whiplash guidelines (Feb 09
2017) - See more at: http://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/education/ccgi-launches-exercise-
videos-based-on-neck-pain-whiplash-guidelines-4571#sthash.XlAF4smc.dpuf
4. Bussières A. Evidence-informed practice in Canada gains momentum. BACK Matters - Canadian
Chiropractic Association. Winter 2016: 13.
5. Bussières. A. Researcher Profile. CCRF magazine. September 2016
6. Bussières A. Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative Translating Evidence into Clinical
Practice. BACK Matters - Canadian Chiropractic Association. Winter 2015: 24-7.
7. Bussières A. Follow the evidence – Quality care through research-based clinical practice.
Canadian Chiropractor. September 2015: 18-20.
CCGI website
Bussières A, Weatherall V, and The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI).
Available at: http://www.chiroguidelines.org. Launched on Sept 9, 2014; Translated in French in
Feb 2015.
CCGI webinar series
1: Neck Pain and Whiplash Associated Disorders and quiz. (Presenters: Dr. David Whitty, Dr. Joel
Weisberg, Moderator: A. Bussières)
Evidence-Informed Practice webinar and quiz (Presenter: Dr. Shawn Thistle, Moderator:
A. Bussières)
2: Neck Pain webinar and quiz (Presenter: Dr. Shawn Thistle, Moderator: A. Bussières)
3: Self-Management Strategies webinar and quiz (Presenter: Dr. Connie Davis, Moderator: A.
Bussières)
CCGI interactive online learning modules (CEConnect)
1. Neck Pain and Whiplash Associated Disorders (22 min)
2. The Brief Action Planning, a self-management strategy (22 min)
3. Evidence-Informed Practice (25 min)
CCGI YouTube channel
1. "What is Evidence-Informed Practice?"
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2. "Using clinical practice guidelines in daily practice"
3. "Advancing the Chiropractic Profession in Canada
4. "Opinion Leaders"
5. "Introducing the CCGI website"
JMPT slideshow: Treatment of NAD and WAD. A clinical practice guideline
Bussières A for the CCGI:
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Web posting of guidelines (National Guideline Clearinghouse)
Bussières A, Stewart G, Al Zoubi F, Decina P, Descarreaux M, Hayden J, Hendrickson B,
Hincapié C, Pagé I, Passmore S, Srbely J, Stupar M, Weisberg J Ornelas J. The Treatment of
Whiplash and Neck Pain Associated Disorders: Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative Clinical
Practice Guidelines. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2016;39(8):523-604 The National Guideline
Clearinghouse™ (NGC), May 2017. https://www.guideline.gov/summaries/summary/50653/the-
treatment-of-neck-painassociated-disorders-and-whiplashassociated-disorders-a-clinical-practice-
guideline?q=Neck+pain+and+whiplash+disorders Accessed September 9th, 2017. Bussières A, Taylor J, Peterson C. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal
Complaints in Adults--An Evidence-based Approach: Part 3: Spinal Disorders. J Manipulative
Physiol Ther 2008; 31:33-88. The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC), April 2009.
Available at: http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=13009.
Accessed December 9th, 2010.
Bussières A, Peterson C, Taylor J. Diagnostic Imaging Guideline for Adults. Part 2: Upper Extremity
Disorders-- An Evidence-based Approach. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2008; 31:2-32. The National
Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC), April 2009. Available at:
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=13008. Accessed
December 9th, 2010.
Bussières A, Taylor J, Peterson C. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal Complaints in Adults - An Evidence-based Approach: Part 1: Lower Extremity Disorders. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2007; 30(9):684-717. The National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (NGC), April 2009. Available at: http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=13007. Accessed December 9th, 2010.
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Unpublished papers
1. Bussières A, French S, Ammendolia C, Grimshaw J. Lumbar spine x-ray utilization for
low back pain in primary care. A systematic review (Protocol, 2012)
Role in the publication: AB designed the protocol. All authors reviewed the manuscript
2. Bussières A, Ammendolia C, French S, Grimshaw J. Lumbar spine radiography in primary
care. Determining appropriate utilization rate for low back pain (2012).
3. O`Shaughnessy J, Bussières A, Peterson C. The Relationship Between Clinical Decision
Making and Diagnostic Spinal X-Ray Practice Guidelines in a Chiropractic Teaching Clinic.
(Study completed and submitted to JMPT in 2008- rejected)
4. Bussières, A., S. Mior, J. Waalen, M. Frazer. (1993). Cervical Motion and Muscle
Function Measurements: A Comparative Study of Symptom Free and Neck Pain Patients. In
collaboration with Waterloo University, department of biomechanics.
Role in the publication:AB and SM conceived study, AB conducted study and collected data, JW
analysed data; AB, SM and JW interpreted data. AB wrote 1st draft.
5. Bussières, A., M. Kennedy, L. King, A. Korda, D. Mathiesen and R. Gates. (1990). An
Investigation of the Effect of a Chiropractic Adjustment Upon the Sagittal Mobility in the Lumbar
Spine. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto.
COMPETING AWARDS AND PRIZES
2018 Researcher of the year, Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA)
2017 Leadership Award, CMCC Partnership Appreciation Day
2017 Best article of 2017 voted by the Editorial Board of Chiropractic Manual Therapy.
(Beliveau P, Wong JJ, Sutton DA, Simon NB, Bussières AB, Mior SA, French SD. The
chiropractic profession: a scoping review of utilization rates, reasons for seeking care,
patient profiles, and care provided. Chiropr Man Therap 2017;25:35:1-17).
2012-2018 Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF) Professorship in Rehabilitation
Epidemiology, McGill University ($300,000), UQTR ($200,000)
2018 SPOT Awards Committee nomination for the Carrie M. Derick Award for Graduate
Supervision and Teaching, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University
2012 Médaille de distinction chiropratique 2012, Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec
2010-2012 CHIR Fellowship Award (Health Professional) in the Area of Primary Care ($110,000)
2010-2012 KT Canada PhD Student Fellowship award ($35,000)
2012 15th Interdisciplinary Conference of the GSAED, University of Ottawa – Best
presentation
2009 Canadian Chiropractic Association - Young Investigator Award
05/2009 Second prize, European Chiropractic Union (ECU) convention. Sardinia, Suisse.
Bussières AE, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines
implementation study: A randomized trial with postal follow-ups.
03/2009 Award paper, Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference (ACC-RAC),
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. ACC-RAC XVI – Las Vegas (USA):
Bussières AE, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines implementation
study: A randomized trial with postal follow-ups.
2010-2012 Excellence scholarship, PhD Population Health program. Faculty of Postgraduate Studies,
University of Ottawa.
2008-2010 Admission scholarship, PhD Population Health program. Faculty of Postgraduate Studies,
University of Ottawa.
1991 Summa cum laude and Clinic honours, Doctorate of Chiropractic, CMCC.
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AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED by STUDENTS I SUPERVISE
Supervisor, Co-
supervisor
Student Name
(Their Last
name, First
Name)
Funding Agency & Award
details
Funding
Period
Annual funding
Amount
Bussières A,
Ahmed, S
Dina Gaid Richard & Edith Strauss
Foundation – PhD Fellowship
Oct 2016-Oct
2017
$35,000
Bussières A,
Mayo, N Fadi Al Zoubi
Richard & Edith Strauss
Foundation – PhD Fellowship
Oct 2016-Oct
2017 $35,000
Thomas, A
Bussieres, A
Halle, Marie-
Christine
Richard and Edith Strauss
Postdoctoral Fellowship in
Medicine
April 2016-
April 2017 $35,000
Thomas, A
Bussieres, A
Halle, Marie-
Christine
Prix d'excellence en recherche,
Catégorie "Chercheur en début
de carrière" provided by the
International Conference on
Speech Language Pathology
and Audiology
2016-2017 $500
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RESEARCH GROUPS - Member
Dec 2013- Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation du Montréal Métropolitain
(CRIR), McGill University
Jan 2013- Groupe de recherche sur les affections neuro-musculo-squelettiques (GRAN), UQTR
March 2013- Réseau Provincial de Recherche en Adaptation – Réadaptation (REPAR), FRQS
March 2017- Collège Électorau : Programme Sciences Biomédical, Université de Montréal, UQTR
RESEARCH FUNDING (Research Groups):
1. Total obtained: CAD $1,596426 ($266,071/year over 6 years)
Title: The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative
Project lead: Bussières A, Collaborators: 32-member committee of the Canadian Chiropractic
Guideline Initiative
Funding Source: Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (non-competitive) Support Period:
2012 to 2018
2. Total obtained: CAD $113,000 ($18,800/year x 6 years)
Title: Groupe de Recherche sur les Affections Neuro-Musculosquelettiques (GRAN). PI:
Descarreaux M, Co-PI: Sobczak S, Co-I: Fait P, Bussières A, Cantin V, Dugas C, Boivin K.
Funding Source: Fond Institutionnel de Recherche (FIR). Soutien à l’Infrastructure des Groupes de
Recherche. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (competitive) Support Period: 2014 to 2018
3. Total obtained: CAD $70,000 (35,000 x 2 years)
Title: Réseau Québécois pour la Recherche Clinique en Chiropratique (RQRCC)
Funding source: Fondation de Recherche Chiropratique du Québec (non-competitive)
Principle applicants: Mathieu Piché, Bussières A. Co-I. Martel J, Normandeau P. Dhopte P.
Support period: 2015-2017
4. Total obtained : CAD $20,000
Title: Quebec Knowledge Translation in Rehabilitation Strategic Initiative.
PI: Thomas A, Kairy D, Co-I: Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K
Funding Source: REPAR
Support Period: 2014-2015
RESEARCH (Contract)
5. Total obtained: CAD $60,000
Title : Évaluation des effets de l’implantation de quatre nouvelles pratiques cliniques en
traumatologie dans leur milieu respectif.
PI : Lamontagne ME, Co-I: Kairy D, Bussières A, Ahmed S, Zidarov D. Mandatés pour réaliser
Funding : Comité directeur de la recherche en traumatologie INESSS, Consortium pour le
développement de la recherche en traumatologie (incl. Indirect costs)
Support Period: 2015-2017
RESEARCH FUNDING (Research Projects):
8. Total obtained: CAD $9,000
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Title: Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating
individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot cluster-clinical trial.
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility to implement a theory based educational
intervention in an academic setting.
PI: Bussières A, Project Leader: Eilayyan O. Co-I: Thomas A, Al Zoubi F, Tibbles
A, Jacobs C, Ahmed S.
Funding Source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research
(competitive)
Support Period: March 2018-August 2019
6. Total obtained: CAD $6,000
Title: Étude de portée et développement d’outils d'évaluation pour transférer une intervention
clinique en déficience physique (cirque social) en différents milieux.
Aim: Développer des outils en transfert de connaissances pour permettre l’implantation de la
pratique du « Cirque social en réadaptation» comme intervention clinique novatrice auprès des
jeunes adultes avec déficiences physique, afin de faciliter leur transition de l’école vers la vie active
adulte.
Principal applicanst: Bussieres A, Swaine B. Project lead: Loiselle P,Co-I: Shikako Thomas DK,
Aubertin P, Bochud E, Belzile S, Parisien M.
Funding Source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research
(competitive)
Support Period: March 2018-August 2019
7. Total obtaimed: CAD $10,000
Title: Developing a stakeholder endorsed methodology to measure the outcomes of pain education
in Canadian physiotherapy programs
Aim: To improve how entry-level physiotherapists in Canada understand and manage pain by
integrating international guidelines on pain education within Canadian physiotherapy programs.
Principal applicant: PIs: Miller, G, Co-A: Bostick GP, Wideman TH; Co-I: Bhanji F, Bussières
Tousignant-Laflamme Y, Walton D, Thomas A.
Funding Source: CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grants
Support Period: Dec 2017- Nov 2018
8. Total obtained: CAD $10,000
Title: Knowledge of and adherence to radiographic guidelines for low back pain: a study of
Newfoundland and Labrador chiropractors and their patients.
Aim: To assess the knowledge of and adherence to clinical practice guidelines for the use of lumbar
radiography and explore barriers and facilitators to guideline uptake among NL chiropractors.
Secondary aim is to investigate the expectations, experiences and views of NL chiropractic patients
who have received treatment for low back pain as well as exploring potential barriers to guideline
adherence.
Principal applicant: De Carvalho D, Co-PI: D. Wade, CO-I: Budgell K, Break-Patten D, O’Keefe
L, Thorne B, Elliot B, Bussières A, Hall A.
Funding source: NL SUPPORT Clinician / Allied Health Professional Led Patient-Oriented
Research Grants Competition.
Support period: Dec 1st 2017-Nov 28 2018
9. Total obtained: CAD $449 661 sur 3 ans ($149,887 par année)
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Title : mATrICES-F : ApplicaTIon des Connaissances axée sur le gEnre et le Sexe des personnes
en contexte Francophone.
Aim:
Principal applicant: France Légaré (Candidate principale désignée); Hélène Lee-Gosselin
(Candidate principale); André Bilodeau (Utilisateur de connaissances principal); Francine Borduas
(Utilisatrice de connaissances); Estelle Ethier (Utilisatrice de connaissances); Isabelle Samson
(Utilisatrice de connaissances); Valérie Borde (Utilisatrice de connaissances); Isabelle Auclair (Co-
candidate); André Bussières (Co-candidat); Chantal Camden (Co-candidate); Sophie Desroches
(Co-candidate); Maman Joyce Dogba (Co-candidate); Serge Dumont (Co-candidat); Audrey Ferron
Parayre (Co-candidate); Marie-Pierre Gagnon (Co-candidate); Caroline Jose (Co-candidate);
Mathieu Ouimet (Co-candidat); Denis Prud’homme (Co-candidat); Geneviève Roch (Co-
candidate); Dawn Stacey (Co-candidate); Marie-Claude Tremblay (Co-candidate); Marie-
Dominique Beaulieu (Collaboratrice); Mathieu Bélanger (Collaborateur); Paule Bernier
(Collaboratrice); Joël Brodeur (Collaborateur); Danny Cormier (Collaborateur); Patrick Daigneault
(Collaborateur); Jean-François Henry (Collaborateur); Martin Lafleur (Collaborateur); Lyse
Langlois (Collaboratrice); Ted McDonald (Collaborateur); Céline Monette (Collaboratrice);
Dominique Tanguay (Collaboratrice).
Funding Source: CIHR- ApplicaTIon des Connaissances axée sur le gEnre et le Sexe des personnes
en contexte Francophone
Support Period: 2017-2020
9. Total obtained: CAD $15,000
Title: Incidence, facteurs prédictifs et déterminants psychosociaux du développement
des douleurs rachidiennes chez les enfants: une étude prospective.
PI: Lemire J, Co-PIs: Lardon A, Bussières A.
Funding: Fond Institutionnel de Recherche (FIR). Fond pour la Recherche Clinique. Décanat de la
Recherche et de la Création. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (competitive)
Support Period: May 1 2017 to Nov 30 2018
10. Total obtained: CAD $12,500
Title: Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among chiropractors treating individuals with
spine pain: Mixed methods pilot cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility to implement a theory based knowledge translation
intervention in clinical practice in Quebec.
PI: Bussières A, Project Leader: Marchand AA. Co-I: Piché, M, Descarreaux, AlZoubi
F, Martel J.
Funding Source: Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative (CCGI) Practice-Based Research
Networks. (competitive)
Support Period: May 2017-April 2018
10. Total obtained: CAD $294,332 (requested $300,000)
Title: Evolution of evidence-based practice: evaluating the contribution of individual and contextual
factors to optimize patient care.
Aim: To identify and understand how changes to professional curricula, contextual (organization)
and individual factors influence EBP (use of EBP, EBP knowledge, attitudes towards EBP,
confidence in applying EBP) in rehabilitation professionals, and how these change with transition
from academic training to clinical practice and over time.
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Principal applicants: Thomas A, Macdermid J; Polatajko H, Salbach N, Letts L, Ahmed, Rochette A,
Bussières A, Lettes L, Mayo N.
Funding Source: CIHR- Operating Grant 2016-07-15
Support Period: 2016-2020
11. CAD Total obtained: CAD $295 007 (internal: 75, 357$, external: 219 650$)/ 2 years
Title: Élaboration du contenu d’un site web portant sur l’incapacité et le retour au travail
Aim: Offrir aux parties prenantes du retour au travail au Québec (syndicats, intervenants en
réadaptation au travail, milieux de travail, assureurs) une référence fiable favorisant l’adoption des
meilleures pratiques dans les processus de prévention de l’incapacité au travail et du retrour au
travail.
Principal applicant / Organism(s): Christian Larivière (IRSST), Marc Corbière (UQAM), André
Bussières (U. McGill), Iuliana Nastasia (IRSST), Marie-France Coutu et Marie-José Durand (U de
Sherbrooke), Alessia Negrini (IRSST); Clermont Dionne (U. Laval), Daniel Côté (IRSST), Manon
Truchon (U. Laval).
Funding Source: IRSST
Support Period: 2016-2018
12. Total obtained CAD $12,000
Title: Supporting the development of learners’ evidence-based practice competencies: A qualitative
study of faculty and clinical supervisors’ perspectives.
Aim: To explore faculty and clinical supervisors’ experiences and perceptions of teaching EBP to
students in OT, PT and SLP.
Principle applicant: Marie-Christine Halle, Aliki Thomas, André Bussieres
Funding source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research
Support period: July 2016-June 2017
13. Total obtained: CAD $11,998
Title: Using opinion leaders to implement clinical practice guideline recommendations on whiplash
associated disorders: a controlled before and after study.
PI: Gaid D, Co-PI: Bussières A Co-I: Ahmed S,
Funding source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research
Support period: Oct 2015- Oct 2016
14. Total requested: CAD $12,000
Title: Integrating international guidelines for pain education within physiotherapy programs
across Canada: Development of a stakeholder-generated implementation plan.
Aim: To improve how entry-level physiotherapists in Canada understand and manage pain by
integrating international guidelines on pain education within Canadian physiotherapy programs.
Principal applicant: PIs: TH. Wideman, Co-I: J. Miller, G. Bostick, A. Bussières, A. Thomas.
Funding Source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research
Support Period: Oct 2015- Oct 2016
15. Total obtained: CAD $9,998.00
Title: Early diagnosis and prevention of Knee Osteoarthritis - Engaging stakeholders to identify
potential opportunities and partnerships between healthcare and community settings in Quebec.
PI: Ahmed S, Co-I: Bussières A, Feldman D, Prasanna S.
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Funding source: Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Planning and Dissemination Grant– Institute
Community Support.
Support period: 2015-2016
16. Total requested: CAD $25,000
Title: Early diagnosis and prevention of Knee Osteoarthritis– Engaging stakeholders to identify
potential opportunities and partnerships between healthcare and community settings in Quebec.
Aim: A meeting with the support of the Bone and Joint Canada to bring together stakeholders in osteoarthritis to identify strategies, opportunities and challenges in implementing a knowledge translation program to reduce risk factors and control disease progression in knee OA in Quebec.
Principal applicant: Shreya Prasanna; co-applicants: Ahmed S, Bussières A. Funding Source: CIHR-Planning and Dissemination
Support Period: 2015-2016
17. Total obtained: CAD $7032.46
Title: Chiropractors can do: testing the feasibility of intervening to optimize chiropractic care for
adults with neck pain disorders.
Principal applicant: Dhopte P, Co-Applicants: Bussières A, Ahmed A, French S, Quon J, Mayo M.
Funding source: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research.
Support period: April 16st 2015-April 15th 2016.
18. Total obtained: CAD $45,000
Title: Ontario Chiropractic Observational and Analysis Study (O-COAST): improving quality of care
through better understanding of current chiropractic practice
PI: Silvano Mior, CoI: Simon French André Bussières,
Funding Source: Ontario Chiropractic Association
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
19. Total obtained: CAD $9,500
Title: A pilot study for the Canadian Chiropractic Observation and Analysis Study (C-COAST).
PI: Simon French, CoI: Silvano Mior, André Bussières
Funding Source: Queens University, Senate Advisory Research Committee
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
20. Total obtained: CAD $40,000.
Title: Évaluation multi-sites de projets d’implantation d’une pratique clinique fondée sur des données
probantes.
PI: Marie-Eve Lamontagne, Bussières A, Kairy D, Gagnon C, Noreau L, Allaire AS.
Funding Source: AERDPQ-AQESSS
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
21. Amount obtained: CAD $12,000.
Title: Identifying barriers and facilitators to using classification systems for nonspecific low back pain
and pilot testing of a KT intervention.
Principal investigator (PI), project lead and co-investigators: Bussières A, Fadi Al Zoubi, French, S,
Mayo N.
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Funding source: Richard & Edith Strauss Cda Fdn – KT research.
Support period: March 1st 2014-February 28th 2015.
22. Amount obtained: CAD $11,600.
Competition: Richard & Edith Strauss Cda Fdn – KT research.
Title: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Wiki: Creating a Community of Practice.
Principal investigator (PI), co-applicant and collaborators: Bussières A, Côté-Leblanc G, Ms.
Viens, Ms. Packham, Ms. Plourde, Ms. Lopes, Mr. Miller, Ms. Daigle, Mr. Mohamad.
Support period: March 1st 2014-February 28th 2015.
23. Obtained: $330,576 over 4 years ($82,644/year) - total asked: CAD $451,604
Title: PROMPT Identification of Cerebral Palsy. Chief Investigators: Annette Majnemer.
Coapplicants: Ahmed S, Anderson J, Bergman H, Burko B, Bussieres A, Dagenais L, Vasiliki D,
Fehlings D, Kirton A, Li P, Rodriguez R, Shevell M, Shikako-Thomas K, Snider l, Thibault J,
Emmanuelle B, Mitchell Shiller D, Mitnick H.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2017
24. Amount obtained: CAD $5,000
Title: Les facteurs de maintien en poste des professionnels de la santé dans les communautés de
minorités linguistiques au Québec.
Principal investigator (PI): Marie-Pierre Gagnon; Co-investigator: Bussières A.
Competition: Training and Retention of Health Professionals Project. McGill University - Faculty of
Arts.
Support period: April st1 2014 to July 31st 2014.
25. Amount obtained: CAD $7,000
Title: Les facteurs de maintien en poste des professionnels de la santé dans les communautés de
minorités linguistiques au Québec.
Competition: Training and Retention of Health Professionals Project. McGill University - Faculty
of Arts.Principal investigator (PI): Marie-Pierre Gagnon; Co-investigator: Bussières A. Support
period: February 1st 2014-January 31st 2015.
26. Amount obtained: CAD $15,000.
Competition: REPAR-OPPQ partnership program; Program 4.2.1 – OPPQ-REPAR
Title: Internal facilitators: Implementation process and impact of SAGEs (Specialists in the
Application and Generalization of Expertise) as change agents in a rehabilitation center: the
clinician’s perspective. Principal investigator (PI) and collaborators: Zidarov D, Bussières A, Dahlia
K, Thomas A, Poissant L Support period: September 1st 2013-September 31st 2014.
27. Amount obtained: CAD $15,000.
Title: Élaboration d’un site internet portant sur les meilleurs pratiques en lien avec l’incapacité et le
retour au travail (RAT).
Principal investigator (PI) and collaborators: Larivière C, Bussières A., Corbière M., Côté D., Coutu,
MF, Dionne C, Durand MJ, Nastasia I, Sullivan MJL, Truchon M.
Compétition: REPARE
Support period: February 1st 2013-February 31st 2014.
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28. Amount obtained: CAD $12,000.
Competition: Richard & Edith Strauss Foundation – KT research.
Title: Internal facilitators: exploring the implementation of best practices in a rehabilitation setting.
Principal investigator (PI) and collaborators: André Bussières, Zidarov D, Dahlia K, Poissant L.
Support Period: February 1st 2013-February 31st 2014.
29. Amount obtained: CAD $5,000
Title: Les facteurs de maintien en poste des professionnels de la santé dans les communautés de
minorités linguistiques au Québec.
Principal investigator (PI): Marie-Pierre Gagnon; Co-investigator: Bussières A.
Competition: Training and Retention of Health Professionals Project. McGill University - Faculty of
Arts.
Support period: June 1st 2013-Octobre 31st 2013
30. Amount obtained: DKK$1,005,000 (CAD$200,000)
Title: Evaluation study of new Danish imaging guidelines
Chief Investigators: Tue Jensen, Henrik Wulff Christensen, Line Press Sørensen, Simon French,
Funding Source: Nordic Institute of Chiropractic and Clinical Biomechanics, Denmark;
Support Period: 2013 -16
31. Grimshaw J, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre, L. Patey A, Bussières A.
Title: Identifying factors likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for spine
disorders among chiropractors’ in North America.
Studies funded under Canada PRIME Plus project: Establishing a theoretical basis for interventions to
change clinical practice.
32. Amount obtained: CAD $25,000
Investigators: Gotlib A, Bussières A, Stuber K Title: Workshop to advance the Canadian Chiropractic
Research Agenda. Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) - Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant:
Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (2008-2009)
Support period: Dec 2008-09
33. Amount obtained: CAD 5,928.48$
Investigators: Bussières A, Martel J, Grenier JM.
Title: Educational intervention strategy for diagnostic imaging guidelines implementation in
the undergraduate chiropractic program. Fonds d’innovation pédagogique de l’UQTR
Support period: May 2007-2008
34. Amount obtained: CAD 93,000$
Investigators: Gareau R, Blais MC, Bussières A, Dugas C, Lafrance J, Martel JM, Ménard C.
Title : Integrated Health Care Projet at UQTR
Fonds FODAR
Support period: March 2007-2008
35. Amount obtained: CAD 13 000$
Investigators: Gareau R, Blais MC, Bussières A, Dugas C, Lafrance J, Martel JM.
Title : Integrated Health Care Projet at UQTR.
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Fonds : Bureau du Vice-Recteur aux études de cycle supérieur et de la recherche, UQTR.
Support period : March 2006-2007
36. Amount obtained: CAD 10.000$ (Amount Requested: 13 265,76$)
Investigators: Bussières A, Tailor J, Peterson C.
Title: Diagnostic imaging guidelines for musculoskeletal disorders among primary care providers.
Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA)
Support period: March 2006-07
37. Amount obtained: CAD 3000.00$ (amount Requested: 8 004 $)
Investigators: Bussières A, Mior S.
Department of graduate studies, CMCC - 29 April 2005
Support period: 2006-2007
RESEARCH FUNDING (Student Projects)
38. Amount obtained by student: CAD 4 251$
Canadian Health Research Institute, Student program, M. Nicholas Beaudoin, chiropractic student,
May 2006.
39. Amount obtained – CFSR, July 1993 ($3,005.00) and CMCC, February 1993 ($1,200.00).
Canadian Foundation for Spinal Research (CFSR) and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
(CMCC). Waterloo University, department of biomechanics’ & Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College.
RESEARCH FUNDING (PENDING)
RESEARCH FUNDING (DECLINED)
1. Total requested: CAD $715,000
Title: Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating
individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot cluster-randomized control study.
Aim: To conduct a stepped wedge pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) to promote
the use of the Brief Action Planning (BAP) among chiropractic interns in two schools. The BAP is
a structured SMS tool allowing patient-centered goals, and to uncover the process underlying
acquisition and application of an evidence-based intervention.
Principal applicant: A. Bussières, Co-PI: Eilayyan O, A. Thomas, Co-I: MC Hallé, T. Tibbles, C,
Jacobs, P. Sterns, Schneider M, French S, Davis, C, Ahmed S. Long C, O’Shaughnessy J, Lepage
G, Brousseau D, Barnsley J, Schuster T.
Funding Source: CIHR Spring 2018 Project Grant.
Support Period: 2018-2021
2. Total requested: CAD $100,000
Title: Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating
individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot cluster-randomized control study.
Aim: To conduct a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) to promote the use of the
Brief Action Planning (BAP), a structured SMS tool allowing patient-centered goals, and to
uncover the process underlying acquisition and application of an evidence-based intervention.
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Principal applicant: A. Bussières, Co-PI: A. Thomas, Co-I: MC Hallé, T. Tibbles, C, Jacobs, P.
Sterns, P. Côté, Schneider M, Evans R, Ahmed S. Long C.
Funding Source: CIHR- Catalyst grant- SPOR Innovative Clinical Trial
Support Period: 2017-2018
3. Total requested: CAD $200,000
Title: A Network for Enhancing Access and Appropriateness of Rehabilitation Back and Neck
Care for Canadians: A new Twist on an Old problem.
Aim: To establish a MSK spine practiced-based rehabilitation research network is to advance
collaboration, knowledge and the clinical application of innovative patient-centered interventions
that will allow us to target the right rehabilitation intervention and services to the right person at
the right time.
Principal applicant: S. Ahmed; Co-PI: A. Bussières; Felman D; Co-Appl.:
Funding Source: CIHR- MSK Catalyst Grant
Support Period: 2016-2018
4. Total requested: CAD $200,000
Title: Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating
individuals with spine.
Aim: To conduct a pilot cluster randomized controlled trial (C-RCT) to promote the use of the
Brief Action Planning (BAP), a structured SMS tool allowing patient-centered goals, and to
uncover the process underlying acquisition and application of an evidence-based intervention.
Principal applicant: A. Bussières, Co-PI: A. Thomas, Co-I: MC Hallé, T. Tibbles, C, Jacobs, P.
Sterns, P. Côté Ahmed S.
Funding Source: CIHR- KTA operating grant
Support Period: 2016-2018
5. Total requested: USD $450,000 (CAD 591,900)
Title: Audit & Feedback Intervention to Reduce iMaging Use (AFIRM)
Aim: To develop, refine and test an optimized Audit and Feedback intervention designed to
reduce the rate of spinal x-ray utilization by chiropractors in a larger US Provider Network.
Principal applicant: Co-PI: M. Schneider, Co-PI: A. Bussières, Co-I: JM. Stevans, L. Terhorst, H.
Spallek, R. Evans, L. Delagran, S. French, N. Ivers, Consutants: J. Grimshaw, A. Sales, Optum
Health Care: Insurance Stakeholder: D. Elton, T. Kosloff, M. Krejci.
Funding Source: NIH- NCCIH operating grant
Support Period: 2016-2018
6. Total Amount Requested: CAD $50,000
Title: GoMobile with CLEAR - Consumer Leadership Excellence that Advances Research on
novel interventions and technologies to optimize mobility and reduce disability for Canadians
with chronic diseases.
Lead Investigators: Esdaile J, Co-investigators: Yeung R, MacDermid J, Lacaille D, Baron M,
Dixon J, Tucker L, French S, Koehn C, Coish J, and over 80 Canadian investigators.
Funding Source: CIHR SPOR Network initiative Stage 1, Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health
Community (Letter of Intention submitted Dec 2014). For Stage 2, CIHR will provide 12.4
million and we need partners to match founds. Support Period for Stage 1: March 2015
7. Total Amount Requested: CAD $10,000
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Title: Developing and validating indicators to inform the development and evaluation of chronic pain
rehabilitation programs. Chief Investigators: Sara Ahmed, Co-investigator: Viens N, Visca R,
Bussières A, Gogovor A.
Funding Source: CRIR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
8. Total Amount Requested: CAD $198,514
Title: Title: Knowledge to Action: A Pediatric Concussion Symposium - Building Capacity,
Knowledge and Momentum.
Principal Applicants: Nick Reed , Fait P, Provvidenza C. Co-applicants: kissick J, Razik M,
Dematteo, Montelpare W, Hung R, R Zemek, Mihalik J, Gagnon IJ, Bussières A, Bergeron G,
vandonkelaar G. Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
9. Total Amount Requested: CAD $25,000
Title: Creating Chiropractic Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN): Enhancing the management
of musculoskeletal health. Chief Investigators: André Bussières, Dantas A, Côté P, Stuber K, French
S, Godwin M, Gotlib A, Graham ID, Hawk C, Leboeuf-Yde C, Mior S, Grondin D.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
10. Total Amount Requested: CAD $91,788
Title: Title: Exploring how to develop implementation tools that optimize guideline use.
Principal Applicants: Anna Gagliardi, Bussières A, Robinson P, Nylen K, Tan J, Gihad N.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
11. Total Amount Requested: CAD $88 780
Title: Treatment-based classifications systems for low back pain: Systematic review. Chief
Investigators: André Bussières, Alzoubi, F, Busse J, Mayo N.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
12. Total Amount Requested: CAD $135,500
Title: Title: Exploring how to develop implementation tools that optimize guideline use.
Principal Applicants: Anna Gagliardi, Brouwer M, Bhattacharyya O, Webster F, Ducey, Bussières
A, A, Cafazzo J, Kushniruk A, Tamblyn R, Abidi R, Tobe S. GallCasey C.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2014 to 2015
13. Total amount requested: CAD $49,000
Research utilization and evidence-based practice in chiropractic: A scoping study
Chief Investigators: André Bussières DC, PhD, Aliki Thomas PhD, OT (c), Simon French
BAppSc(Chiropractic), MPH, PhD, Kent Stuber DC, MSc, Monika Kastner PhD, Jill Boruff MLIS,
John Corrigan, DC.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2013 to 2014
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14. Total amount requested: CAD 61,892
Economic evaluations of chiropractic care for the treatment of back pain: a systematic review.
Chief Investigators: André Bussières DC, PhD, Marc-André Blanchette DC, MSc, Eric
Tchouaket Nguemeleu PhD, Simon Dagenais DC, PhD, Jill Boruff MLIS, Alison Dantas MA.
Funding Source: CIHR
Support Period: 2013 to 2014
15. Total Amount Requested: CAD $2 499 351 (declined)
Competition: Team Grant: Community-Based Primary Healthcare (Canadian Institutes for Health
Research (CIHR))
Title: Transforming Community-Based Primary Healthcare: The MOVE/BOUGE Team
Principal investigator (PI) désignée: France Légaré
Principaux utilisateurs des connaissances (UC): Alain-Philippe Lemieux, Jean Légaré
UC : Nathalie Brière, Kathleen Clouston, Jacques Lemelin, Jamie Meuser, Carol Repchinsky
PIs: Patrick Archambault, Lise Bjerre, André Bussières, Sophie Desroches, Marie-Pierre Gagnon,
Anik
Giguère, Mathieu Ouimet, Pierre Pluye, Dawn Stacey, Lyndal Trevena, Michel Wensing
Period: April 1st 2013-March 31st 2018
PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS
June 2018 Thomas A, Bussières A, Monrouxe L. Mapping landscapes and minding gaps: the
road towards evidence informed health professions education (2 day workshop).
Chang Gung Medical Education Research Centre (CG-MERC), Chang Gung
Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. June 8-9, 2018 (invited).
June 2018 Bussières A. Is there a use for clinical practice guidelines for medical legal
expertise? The Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association Legal Conference.
Toronto, Ontario, June 1-2, 2018 (invited).
May 2018 Bussières A. Best Practice Recommendations: 10 things to remember. European
Chiropractic Convention. Budapest, Hungary, May 24-26, 2018 (invited).
May 2018 Anekwe DE, Biswas S, Bussières A, Spahija J. Early mobilization and
neuromuscular electrical stimulation to reduce intensive care unit acquired
weakness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. 20th Research Colloquium in
Rehabilitation. McIntyre Medical Building, McGill University, May 18, 2018
(Peer reviewed)
May 2018 Gaid D, Patel N, Abou-Sharkh A, Chaar F, Ahmed S, Bussières A. How human
agents can be best employed in rehabilitation: Realist review. 20th Research
Colloquium in Rehabilitation. McIntyre Medical Building, McGill University,
May 18, 2018 (Peer reviewed)
May 2018 Eilayyan O, Tibbles A, Jacobs C, Al Zoubi F, Ahmed A, Thomas A, Bussières A.
Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors
treating individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot cluster-clinical trial
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Canadian Association for Health Services and Policy Research (CAHSPR).
Montreal, Qc May 29-31, 2018 (Peer reviewed)
April 2018 Bussières A, Poulin C, Richer N, Milner S, Angier E, Whitty D, Passmore S,
Owens H. Evidence-based exercises for back and neck pain (workshop). CCA
National Convention. Calgary, Alberta, April 27-29, 2018 (peer reviewed)
April 2018 O Eilayyan, A Thomas, S Ahmed, A Tibbles, C Jacob, F Alzoubi, A Bussières.
Promoting the use of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors
treating individuals with spine pain: A mixed methods pilot cluster-clinical trial.
2nd National Knowledge Translation (KT) Conference in Rehabilitation.
Montreal, QC. April 19-20, 2018 (Peer reviewed)
March 2018 Goertz C, Knudsen T, Bussières A, Maiers M (moderator). Closing plenary. What
Is the Choosing Wisely Campaign and Why Is It Important to Patients? ACC-
RAC 2018. Dallas, Texas. March 8-10, 2018 (invited)
March 2018 Bussières A. Spinal Manipulative Therapy And Other Conservative Treatments
For Low Back Pain: A Guideline From The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline
Initiative. ACC-RAC 2018. Dallas, Texas. March 8-10, 2018 (peer reviewed)
February 2018 Bussières A, Thomas A. Atelier de transfert des connaissances. Modèles et cadres
conceptuels en TC. Institut universitaire sur la réadaptation en déficience
physique de Montréal Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux
(CIUSSS) du Centre-sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. Installation Lucie-Bruneau,
Montréal, Qc, February 13 2018.
February 2018 Bussières A, Poulin C, Richer N, Milner S, Owens H. Exercices pour la
lombalgie. Ordre de Chiropraticiens du Québec. Formation Continue. Québec,
QC. February 16-17, 2018 (invited).
October 2017 Bussières A. Best Practice Recommendations: 10 things to remember. Norwegian
Chiropractors’ Association Bergen, Norway. Fall seminar October 27-28
(invited).
September 2017 Bussières A. Recommandations de bonnes pratiques : 10 choses à retenir. Ordre
de Chiropraticiens du Québec. Formation Continue. Boucherville, QC. September
16-17, 2017 (invited).
June 2017 Bussières A. Recommandations de bonnes pratiques : 10 choses à retenir. Ordre
de Chiropraticiens du Québec. Formation Continue. Victoriaville, QC. June 10-
11, 2017 (invited).
May 2017 Angier E, Bussières A, Thiel H, Newell D, Byfield D, Field J. Musculoskeletal
disorders and associated comorbidities across UK practice-based research
networks (PBRN): A cohort study protocol. ECU Conference, Cyprus. May 24,
2017 (peer reviewed)
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May 2017 Kairy D, Monpetit-Tourangeau K, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A,
Camden C, Lamontagne ME, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K, Thomas A,
Development of the Knowledge Translation Strategic Initiative in Rehabilitation
in Quebec (KT-SIRQ). 2nd Quebec Congress in Adaptation-Rehabilitation
Research, Montreal, May 18-19 2017 (peer reviewed)
November 2016 Bussières A. Evidence-informed practice, clinical practice guidelines. Knowledge
translation and implementation science in chiropractic: Time for clarity? BC
Chiropractic Convention. Vancouver BC. November 4 2016 (invited)
November 2016 Bussières A, Goldsmith CH, Chestnuts J, Thistle S, Quon J. Evidence-informed
health care. Panel discussion. Vancouver BC. November 4 2016 (invited)
October 2016 Bussières A. What do we mean by knowledge transfer? World Federation of
Chiropractic. Montreal, Quebec. October 20-22, 2016 (Invited).
October 2016 Bussières A, Stewart G, Al Zoubi F, Decina P, Descarreaux M, Hayden J,
Hendrickson B, Hincapié C, Pagé I, Passmore S, Srbely J, Stupar M, Weisberg J
Ornelas J. The Treatment of Whiplash and Neck Pain Associated Disorders:
Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative Clinical Practice Guidelines. World
Federation of Chiropractic. Montreal, October 20-22, 2016 (peer reviewed)
September 2016 Hallé M-C., Thomas, A., Ahmed, S., Côté, P., Davis, C., Jacobs, C., Stern, P.,
Tibbles, A.C., Bussières, A. Implementing guidelines into chiropractic teaching
clinics: A mixed methods pilot randomized controlled study. 13th Guidelines
International Network Conference, September 2016, Philadelphia (Peer reviewed)
August 2016 Bussières A. Implementing clinical practice guidelines for musculoskeletal
disorders. Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research. Davenport, Illinoi. August 16
2016 (Invited)
May 2016 Al-Zoubi F, Eilayyan O, Bussières A. Evaluation of cross-cultural adaptation and
measurement properties of STarT Back Screening Tool: Systematic review. XIV
International Back & Neck Pain Forum 2016, Keele, UK. May 31- June 3rd,
2016. (Peer reviewed).
March 2016 Bussières A, Kawchuk G, Barker G, Maiers M, Knudsen T, Haldeman S. Best
practices. ACC-RAC 2016, Orlando, Florida. March 17-19, 2016. (Opening
Plenary Session- Invited)
March 2016 Dober I, Bussières A, Bronchti G. Validity of orthopaedic tests to diagnose
thoracic outlet syndromes: a diagnostic accuracy study. ACC-RAC 2016,
Orlando, Florida. March 17-19, 2016.
March 2016 Beliveau P, Wong J, BenSimon N, Bussières A, Mior S, French S. Utilization of
chiropractic services, reasons for seeking care, patient profiles, and treatment
provided: A scoping review preliminary results. ACC-RAC 2016, Orlando,
Florida. March 17-19, 2016
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March 2016 Mior S, Wong J Beliveau P, Wong J, Sutton D, Bussières A, French S. Ontario
Chiropractic Observation and Analysis STudy (O-COAST): Improving Quality of
Care through Better Understanding of Current Chiropractic Practice. ACC-RAC
2016, Orlando, Florida. March 17-19, 2016
October 2015 Kairy D, Zidarov D, Bussières A, Poissant L, Thomas A Can change agents
improve best practice uptake in a rehabilitation setting? The clinician’s
perspective. 92nd Annual Conference of the American Congress of Rehabilitation
Medicine. Dallas Texas, October 25-30 2015 (Submitted) DOI:
10.1016/j.apmr.2015.08.048
September 2015
Bussières A. Winning the battle for chiropractic in Canada - where we were,
where we are, and where we are going. The research perspective. CCA National
Convention. Niagara, Ontario. September 20, 2015. (invited)
September 2015 Bussières A. The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. Opinion Leaders
will be facilitating the small group session. Multimodal Care for the
Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions: An Interactive. Workshop for the
Practitioner. CCA National Convention. Niagara, Ontario. September 19, 2015.
(Invited)
September 2015
Bussières A, Quon J, French S, Stuber K. Why should I be involved in The
Chiropractic Practice-Based Research Networks? An Interactive. Workshop for
the Practitioner. CCA National Convention. Niagara, Ontario. September 19,
2015. (invited)
September 2015
Bussières A. Al Zoubi F. Stratified care approaches for managing low back pain.
CCA National Convention. Niagara, Ontario. September 18, 2015. (invited)
June 2015
Bussières, Wade D, Mior S. and the CCGI. Establishing a practice-based
research network: The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. PriFor
2015, the 7th annual Primary Healthcare Partnership Forum.
St. John’s, Newfoundland, June 29–30, 2015. (Peer reviewed).
June 2015
Bussières A. Managing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). Epidemiology,
assessment and treatment of back and neck Pain in chiropractic. Canadian Arm
Forces. CF Health Services Centre. Department of National Defense /
Government of Canada. Ottawa, Ontario. June 5 2015. (invited - Dr. Gaurav
Gupta MD) (invited)
May 2015
Bussières A, French S, Moore C, Wulff Christensen H. Practice-based Research
Networks. European Chiropractic Union - Research day. Athens, Greece. May
13, 2015. (invited)
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May 2015
Bussières A, Al Zoubi F, Stuber K, French S, Kastner M, Boruff J, Corrigan J,
Thomas A. Research utilization and evidence-based practice in chiropractic: A
scoping study. World Federation Chiropractic, Athens, Greece. May 15, 2015. (peer reviewed)
May 2015
Kairy D, Bussières A, Gagnon C, Allaire A, Messier F, Lamontagne, ME.
Évaluation multi-sites de projets d’implantation de pratiques cliniques fondées
sur des données probantes en traumatologie. Congrès québécois de recherche en
adaptation-réadaptation. Boucherville, Quebec. May 21-22, 2015. (peer
reviewed)
April 2015
Bussières A. Applying Evidence in Practice. Edith Strauss Rehabilitation
Interactive Research Day. McGill University, Montreal, Qc April 30, 2015. (invited)
November 2014 Bussières A, Côté P, French S, Godwin M, Gotlib A, Graham ID, Grondin D,
Hawk C, Leboeuf-Yde C, Mior S, Stuber K. Creating a chiropractic Practice-
Based Research Network: Enhancing the management of musculoskeletal care.
2014 IN-CAM Research Symposium. Marriott Calgary Downtown Hotel,
Calgary, AB November 6-8, 2014. (peer reviewed)
November 2014
Bussières A. Research career opportunities in Canada. WFC/ACC Education
Conference 2014, Miami, Florida. November 1, 2014 (Invited, non-peer
reviewed).
October 2014
Bussières A. Update: The Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Association. The
2014 Presidents' Meeting. The Canadian Chiropractic Association. Toronto, ON,
October 31st 2014 (Invited, non-peer reviewed).
October 2014
Bussières A. Development, benefits, and application of Clinical Practice
Guidelines. The American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC) and The
Council on Forensic Sciences (CFS), Oakbrook Hills Resort Hotel, Oakbrook,
Chicago, USA. October 11, 2014 (Invited, non-peer reviewed).
September 2014
Bussières A, Côté-leblanc G, Viens N, Plourde A. Complex regional pain
syndrome Wiki: Creating a community of practice., Centre de réadaptation
Constance Lethbridge, Montréal (Québec). 26 septembre 2014 (Invited, non-peer
reviewed)
September 2014
Bussières A., The design and pilot testing of a KT intervention. School of
Physical & Occupational Therapy McGill University and CRIR. Montreal, Qc.
September 23, 2014 (invited, non-peer reviewed)
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September 2014
Bussières AE. La cervicalgie. Quoi de neuf Doc? Formation continue de l'Ordre
des Chiropraticiens du Québec. Boucherville, Qc. September 21, 2014 (invited,
non-peer reviewed)
June 2014
Bussières A. Chiropractic in the study and management of chronic pain. Pain
rounds, Montreal General Hospital. June 18 2014. Montreal. (invited, non-peer
reviewed)
May 2014
Larivière C, Côté D, Nastasia J. Bussières A, Sullivan M, Durand MJ, Coutu MF,
Corbière M, Dionne C, Truchon M. Élaboration d’un site internet portant sur les
meilleurs pratiques en lien avec l’incapacité et le retour au travail. Journée
scientifique REPAR/FRSQ, May 16 2014, Centre MontRoyal, Montreal.
(invited)
May 2014 Côté-Leblanc, Bussières A. Quand les données probantes se font attendre :
développer une communauté de pratique pour cristalliser le savoir expérientiel
en réadaptation du syndrome douloureux régional complexe. 82e congrès annuel
de l’Association francophone pour le savoir (Acfas), May 12, Université
Concordia, Montréal QC (invited)
May 2014
Zidarov D, Bussières A, Kairy D, Poissant L, Thomas A. Perception des rôles,
des expériences et de l'impact des SAGEs comme agents de changement dans un
centre de réadaptation: une étude de cas. KT Edith Strauss annual conference.
Montreal. May 23rd.
March 2014
French S, Bussières A, Ammendolia C, Mior S, Schneider M. How To Conduct
Knowledge Translation Research In Chiropractic Practice: Developing
Implementation Interventions To Improve The Uptake Of Research Into Clinical
Practice. Workshop . ACC RAC March 21 2014, Orlando, Florida, USA (submitted, peer reviewed)
March 2014 Bussières AE. La cervicalgie. Quoi de neuf Doc? Formation continue de l'Ordre
des Chiropraticiens du Québec. Québec, Qc. March 1, 2014 (invited, non-peer
reviewed)
August 2013
Bussières AE, Francis JJ, Patey AP, Gagnon MP, Sales AE, Eccles M, Gaston G, Lemyre L, Grimshaw JM - on behalf of the Canada PRIME team. Identifying
factors influencing use of lumbar x-rays: A predictive study. Guideline International Network (G-I-N) conference. Global Evidence. San Francisco,
California, USA. Aug 20th, 2012 (submitted, peer reviewed)
March 2013
Bussières A. Stratégies visant à combler l'écart entre les données probantes et la
pratique. CRIR - Hôpital juif de réadaptation. Laval, Canada. (Invited, non-peer
reviewed)
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March 2013
Bussières AE, Sales AE, Ramsay, T, Hilles S, Grimshaw JM. Impact of guideline dissemination strategies among chiropractors enlisted in a Provider Network in
the United States: Interrupted time series with segmented regression analysis. ACC-RAC Conference. Chiropractic and Healthcare Reform: Improving
Outcomes, Delivery, and Affordability of Healthcare. Washington, DC, USA.
March 15-16, 2013 (submitted, peer reviewed)
Feb 08, 2013 Bussières A. Bridging the evidence-practice gap: A way forward to improve care-Vision 2012-2017 (The Guideline Initiative), Toronto, Canada (Invited, non-
peer reviewed)
Jan 21, 2013 Bussières A. Practice patterns in spine x-ray utilization among chiropractors
enlisted with a provider network offering complementary care in the United
States: A descriptive study. Epidemiology Winter Seminar Series. Department of
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University.
August 2012
Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsay, T, Sales AE, Hilles S. Impact of guideline
dissemination strategies among chiropractors enlisted in a Provider Network in
the United States: Interrupted time series with segmented regression analysis.
Guideline International Network (G-I-N) conference. Global Evidence. Berlin,
Germany. (submitted, peer reviewed)
May 2012 Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsay, T, Sales AE, Hilles. Identifying factors
likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for spine disorders
among chiropractors’ in North America. KT Canada National Series. Quebec,
Qc (invited, non peer reviewed)
March, June, Sept 2012Bussières AE. Quand s’inquiéter de l’état de son patient? Formation continue de
l'Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec. Mont Sainte-Anne March, March 2012,
Orford, Qc; June, 2012; Boucherville, Qc. Sept 2012 (invited, non peer reviewed)
Bussières A, Patey A, Francis J, Sales A, Grimshaw J. Identifying factors likely to influence compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for spine disorders among chiropractors in North America: a focus group study
using the Theoretical Domains Framework. 5th Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Research at the Crossroads.
Maryland, USA. (submitted, peer reviewed)
March 2012
Bussières A, Patey A, Francis J, Sales A, Grimshaw J. Identifying factors likely
to influence compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America: a focus group study
using the Theoretical Domains Framework. 15th Interdisciplinary Conference of
the GSAED, University of Ottawa. (submitted, peer reviewed)
November 2011
Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsey T, Hiles S. Practice patterns and
variations in spine x-ray ordering among chiropractors enlisted with a provider Networks offering complementary care in the United States. OHRI Research
Day, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ontario. (submitted, peer reviewed)
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March 2011
Bussières A. KT Strategies to Improve Guidelines Implementation and Clinical
Decision Making. Behavioural Science Research Group. NewCasle, Australia.
(Invited, non peer reviewed)
March 2011
Bussières A, Patey A, Francis J, Sales A, Grimshaw J. Identifying factors likely
to influence compliance with diagnostic imaging guideline recommendations for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America: a focus group study
using the Theoretical Domains Framework. International Forum on Low-Back
Pain Research in Primary Care 2011, Melbourne, Australia. (submitted, peer
reviewed)
March 2011 French S, Foster N, Page M, Bussières A. Troublesome translation: designing
implementation interventions to improve the management of low back pain in
primary care. Workshop. International Forum on Low-Back Pain Ron esearch in
Primary Care 2011, Melbourne, Australia. (invited, peer reviewed)
March 2011
Bussières A. Using Diagnostic Imaging Guidelines to Improve Clinical Decision
Making. MRIT, Chiropractic Department. Melbourne, Australia. (invited, peer
reviewed)
March 2011
Bussières A. KT Strategies to Improve Guidelines Implementation and Clinical Decision Making. Australasian Cochrane Centre, Monash University, melbourne.
Australia. (invited, non peer reviewed)
February 2011
Bussières A. Guidelines and KT Strategies to Improve Clinical Decision Making.
Axe de Transfert des Connaissances. Université Laval. PQ. (invited, non peer
reviewed)
December 2010 Bussières A, Patey A, Grimshaw J, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre, L.
Identifying factors likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America. KT Face-To-Face,
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. (invited, non-peer reviewed)
February 2010
Bussières A. Applying recommendations from diagnostic imaging guidelines in
practice. The American Specialty Health Network, San Diego, California (USA).
(invited, non peer reviewed)
October 2009
Bussières A. Workshop to advance the Canadian Chiropractic Research Agenda.
Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation. Montreal. (invited, non-peer
reviewed)
May 2009
Bussières AE, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines
implementation study: A randomized trial with postal follow-ups. European
Chiropractors' Union (ECU). (invited, peer reviewed)
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March 2009
Bussières AE, Laurencelle L, Peterson C. Diagnostic imaging guidelines
implementation study: A randomized trial with postal follow-ups. Association of
Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference XVI – Las Vegas (USA)
(submitted, peer reviewed)
December 2008
Diagnostic Imaging Guidelines Implementation Study and American Specialty Health Network (ASH), Preliminary proposal. KT ICEBeRG (Improved Clinical Effectiveness through Behaviour Research Group) 10th annual meeting, Ottawa.
(invited, peer reviewed)
October 2008 CME. Fédération des Médecins Omnipraticiens du Québec (Québec) Ostéopathie,
chiropractie, physiothérapie… comment nous démêler? (invited, peer reviewed)
September 2007
Bussières AE, Peterson C, Taylor JM. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for
for Diagnostic Imaging in Adults – Spine Disorders. Contiuing Education
Congress. Davos (Switzerland) September 6-9th, 2007 (invited, peer reviewed)
September 2007
Bussières A., Peterson C. Suisse Annual Continuing Education Congress. Davos
(Switzerland) September 6-9th, 2007 Indications for Diagnostic Imaging in Adults
– Spine Disorders Transfer of guidelines into the daily practice. (invited, peer
reviewed)
May 2007
Bussières A. WFC’s and FCER’s International Conference on Chiropractic
Research. Indications for Diagnostic Imaging in Adults. Part 3 - Spine Disorders:
Consensus Opinion Recommendations Based on Current Literature. Vilamoura,
Portugal, May 17-19th, 2007 (submitted, peer reviewed)
November 2006
Bussières A. Canadian Chiropractic Convention- Panel discussion on specialized
diagnostic imaging. Vancouver (British Columbia). (invited, peer reviewed)
October 2006
Bussières A, Gareau R, Martel MJ, Lafrance J, Blais M. Projet de Clinique Intégré
en Santé à l’UQTR. World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and Association of
Chiopractic Colleges (ACC) Education Conference. Cancun, (Mexico). (submitted,
peer reviewed)
October 2006
CME - «L’Approche chiropratique - Efficacité et innocuité des différents
traitements, quelles sont les évidences en chiropratique ?» Faculté de Médecine,
Université de Sherbrooke. Orford (Quebec). (invited, peer reviewed)
September 2006
Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal Complaints: Adult
Lower Extremity. FCER’s Conference on Chiropractic Research
September 15-16, 2006 – Chicago (Illinois). (submitted, peer reviewed)
March 2006
Complementary and alternative medicine conference, Expert panel and the chiropractic approach, Medical faculty, Sherbrooke University (Quebec).
(invited, non peer reviewed)
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November 2005
L’approche chiropratique pour la lombalgie chronique. Formation continue
médicale et la FMOQ. Montreal (Quebec) (invited, peer reviewed)
November 2005
Bussières A «CHIROPRATIQUE Champ de pratique, historique, formation,
recherche, diagnostic & efficacité thérapeutique, innocuité» Étudiant de 1re année
– Faculté de médecine – Université de Montréal, Montreal (Quebec). (invited, non-
peer reviewed)
October 2005
CMCC Clinical Sciences Residents Rounds – Cauda equina syndrome – Case
presentation. Toronto (Ontario). (invited, non-peer reviewed)
March 2005 Complementary and alternative medicine conference. The chiropractic approach,
Medical faculty at Sherbrooke University, Quebec. (invited, non-peer reviewed)
October 2004
Bussières A, Cardin A, Peterson C, taylor J. The use of radiology practice
guidelines in education. World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) conference. Toronto (Ontario).
(submitted, peer reviewed)
Octobre 2004
Expert panel: Managing complex neck pain. World Federation of Chiropractic
(WFC) and Association of chiropractic Colleges (ACC) conference. Toronto
(Ontario). (invited, peer reviewed)
March 2004
Bussières A. Radiology practice guidelines for extremity disorders in the adult:
indications for X-ray taking for the Chiropractic Intern and Clinician.
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) conference, Las Vegas (Nevada).
(submitted, peer reviewed)
Avril 2004 Éducation médicale continue - À qui l’omnipraticien devrait-il référer ses patients
avec lombalgie chronique. Efficacité et innocuité des différents traitements
conservateurs : Quelles sont les évidences en chiropratique ? Montreal
(Quebec).
April - November 2001 Critical appraisal, presentation of a scientific article. Whiplash in the
interdisciplinary environment. Organised by the Quebec Automobile. Insurance
Group (SAAQ) in Montreal, (Quebec). (invited, peer reviewed)
April & June 2000
Chiropractic expert – Continuing education for health care professionals in
interdisciplinary teams on whiplash (TAEC II), Quebec Automobile Insurance
Group (SAAQ), Montreal (Quebec). (invited, peer reviewed)
Jan. 2000 The chiropractic approach to neck sprain,
Module chiropratique, Université de Trois-Rivières, (Quebec)
(invited, non-peer reviewed)
March 1999 The chiropractic approach to neck sprain
Annual Symposium. Quebec Orthopaedic Association, Orford (Quebec)
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(invited, peer reviewed)
Dec. 1994-1999 Chiropractic for back and neck disorders
Annual presentation to medical students, Montreal University,
Notre Dame Hospital, Montreal (Quebec) (invited, non-peer reviewed)
April 1998 Is there a role for chiropractic in idiopathic scoliosis ?
Multidisciplinary conference in paediatric
Evidence based chiropractic, Montreal, (Quebec) (invited, non-peer reviewed)
Oct. 1996 The chiropractic approach to low back pain
Quebec Orthopaedic Association Annual Symposium
Montebello, (Quebec) (invited, peer reviewed)
Nov. 1995 The chiropractic point of view
Montreal Spine Course
Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Montreal, (Quebec)
(invited, peer reviewed)
Sept. 1994 Concise Neurological Exam. Annual conference;
Trois-Rivières University, Trois-Rivières (Quebec)
(invited, non peer reviewed)
June 1994 The Role of Chiropractic in a Multidisciplinary Back Center,
American Back Society Conference, Montreal (Quebec)
(invited, peer reviewed)
September 1993 Spinal Cord Astrocytoma presenting as Torticollis and Scoliosis: A Case
presentation, Canadian Roentgenology Counsel, Trois-Rivières University,
Trois-Rivières (Quebec). (invited, peer reviewed)
May 1993 A multidisciplinary approach to Low Back Pain
Orthopaedic rounds, North York General Hospital, Toronto (Ontario)
(invited, non-peer reviewed)
March & May 1993 The examination of the acute low back and The mini neurological exam,
CMCC Technique club, Toronto (Ontario) (invited, non-peer reviewed)
December 1992 Chiropractic: How and Why?
Rheumatology Rounds, Saskatoon Royal University Hospital,
Saskatoon (Saskachewan) (invited, non-peer reviewed)
1992 Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia, CMCC Home Coming,
Toronto (Ontario) (invited, non-peer reviewed)
1991 Orthopaedic Casting, Annual Update in Emergency Medicine, North York
General Hospital, Toronto Convention Centre (Ontario)
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(invited, non-peer reviewed)
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
September 2018 Bussières A, Stewart G, Al Zoubi F, Decina P, Descarreaux M, Haskett D,
Hincapié C, Pagé I, Passmore S, Srbely J, Stupar M, Weisberg J Ornelas J.
Conservative treatments for low back pain: A guideline from the Canadian
Chiropractic Guideline Initiative. Guideline-International-Network (G-I-N)
conference. Why we do what we do. The purpose and impact of guidelines.
Manchester, UK. Sep 11-14 2018 (peered reviewed)
September 2018 Eilayyan O, Thomas A, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Davis C, Jacobs C, Schneider J,
Tibbles AC, Lee J, Owens H, Myrtos D, Long C, Bussière A. Promoting the use
of a self-management strategy among novice chiropractors treating individuals
with spine pain: mixed methods pilot clinical trial Guideline-International-
Network (G-I-N) conference. Why we do what we do. The purpose and impact of
guidelines. Manchester, UK. Sep 11-14 2018 (peered reviewed)
April 2018 Gaid G, Patel N, Ahmed S, Boruff J, Bussières A. How human agents can be best
employed in rehabilitation: a realist review. 2nd National Knowledge Translation
(KT) Conference in Rehabilitation. Montreal, QC. April 19-20, 2018 (peer
reviewed).
April 2018 Janaudis-FerreiraT, Räkel A, Tansey CM, Mathur S, Maia N, Blydt-Hansen T,
Bussières A, Ahmed S. Boruff J. Exercise Training among Solid Organ
Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Knowledge
User Engagement. 2nd National Knowledge Translation (KT) Conference in
Rehabilitation. Montreal, QC. April 19-20, 2018 (peer reviewed).
December 2017 Al Zoubi F, Patey A, French S, Bussières A. Factors influencing utilisation of
stratified care approaches to managing non-specific low back pain: A
comparative qualitative study between Canadian physiotherapists and
chiropractors. 10th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and
Implementation, Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA December 4-6 (peer
reviewed).
September 2017 Bussières A, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Côté P, Davis C, Evans R, Schneider MJ,
Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Stern P, Long C, Thomas A. Implementing guidelines into
chiropractic teaching clinics: A mixed methods pilot randomized controlled
study. International Neck and Back Pain Research Forum 2017. Oslo, Europe.
September 12-15, 2017 (Peer reviewed).
September 2017 Boychuck Z, Kirton A, Fehlings D, Andersen J, Oskoui M, Shevell M, Bussières
A, Rodriguez R, Snide L, Majnemer A. PROMPT referral for diagnosis of
cerebral palsy: From current-practices to best-practices. 2017 American Academy
for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 71st Annual
Meeting. Montreal, Canada. September 13-16, 2017 (Peer-reviewed).
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June 2017 Thomas A, Kairy D, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A, Camden C,
Lamontagne ME, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K, Monpetit-Tourangeau K.
Development and implementation of a new knowledge translation strategic
initiative in rehabilitation. KT Canada Scientific Meeting, Quebec, June 15-16
2017 (Peer reviewed).
May 2017 Eilayyan O, Visca R, Ware P, Bussières A, Ahmed S. Developing Theory-
Informed Knowledge Translation Strategies to facilitate the Delivery of Low
Back Pain Self-management support in Clinical Practice. Canadian Association
for Health Services and Policy Research CAHSPR Conference. Toronto, On. May
24-26, 2017 (Peer reviewed).
May 2017 Monpetit-Tourangeau K, Hallé MC, Kairy D, Ahmed S, Anaby D, Bussières A,
Camden C, Lamontagne ME, Rochette A, Shikako-Thomas K, Thomas A.
Assessing the State of Knowledge Translation Research in Physical
Rehabilitation in Quebec. 2nd Quebec Congress in Adaptation-Rehabilitation
Research, Montreal, May 18-19 2017. Poster presentation. (Peer reviewed).
March 2017 Bussières A, Hallé MC, Ahmed S, Côté P, Davis C, Evans R, Schneider MJ,
Tibbles AC, Jacobs C, Stern P, Long C, Thomas A. Implementing guidelines into
chiropractic teaching clinics: A mixed methods pilot randomized controlled study
protocol. World Federation of Chiropractic. WFC's 14th Biennial Congress, FICS
Symposium. Washington DC, USA. March 15, 2017. (Peer reviewed).
November 2016 Hallé, M.-C., Bussières, A., Alary Gauvreau, C., Sorin-Peters, R., & Thomas,
A. Facteurs influençant les orthophonistes dans l’adoption de nouvelles pratiques
ou le maintien des pratiques actuelles : Une étude de portée. Poster presentation at
the International Conference on Speech Language Pathology and Audiology,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada. November 15th 2016 (Peer reviewed).
Hallé MC : Prix d'excellence en recherche, Catégorie "Chercheur en début de
carrière"
October 2016 Bussières A, Grondin D, Maiers M, Brockhusen S, Lafrenière D. Identifying and
training opinion leaders in chiropractic. World Federation of Chiropractic.
Montreal, October 20-22, 2016.
September 2016 Garfinkle, J, Boychuck, Z, Bussières, A, Majnemer, A, & the PROMPT group.
Should Prompt Referral for Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy? A Scoping Review.
70th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and
Developmental Medicine. Hollywood, Florida, USA. September 20-24, 2016
(Peer reviewed).
June 2016 Al-Zoubi F, Menon A, Bussières A (2016). Interventions designed to increase the
uptake of clinical practice guidelines and best practices among musculoskeletal
professionals: A systematic review. KT Canada Scientific Meeting, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada. June 13-14, 2016. (Peer reviewed).
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May 2016 Al-Zoubi F, Menon A, Bussières A. Interventions designed to increase the uptake
of clinical practice guidelines and best practices among musculoskeletal
professionals: A systematic review. XIV International Back & Neck Pain Forum
2016, Keele, UK. May 31- June 3rd, 2016. (Peer reviewed).
May 2016 Stochkendahl MJ, Blanchette MA, Borges R, Boruff J, Harrison, P, Bussières A.
Effectiveness and efficiency of chiropractic care for low back pain: a systematic
review. International Back and Neck Pain Forum. Buxton, England. May 31-June
3, 2016. (Peer reviewed).
May 2016 Sidenius Brockhusen S, Bussières A, French S, Wulff Christensen H, Secher
Jensen T. Managing patients with acute and chronic non-specific neck pain: Are
Danish Chiropractors guidelines compliant? European Chiropractors Union
2016 Convention, Building Bridges, Oslo May 5-7, 2016.
March 2016 Beliveau P, Wong J, Nir S, Bussières A., Mior, S, French S. Utilization of
chiropractic services, reasons for seeking care, patient profiles, and treatment
provided: a scoping review. Best Practices: Developing quality chiropractic
education, research, and clinical care to promote best outcomes. ACC-RAC 2016,
Orlando, Florida. March 17-19, 2016.
March 2016 Mior S, Wong J, Sutton D, Beliveau P, Bussières A, French S. Ontario
Chiropractic Observational STudy (O-COAST): improving quality of care
through better understanding of current chiropractic practice. Best Practices:
Developing quality chiropractic education, research, and clinical care to promote
best outcomes. ACC-RAC 2016, Orlando, Florida. »March 17-19, 2016.
December 2015 Al-Zoubi F, Bussières AB, Menon, AM. Effectiveness of interventions designed
to increase the uptake of clinical practice guidelines and best practices among
musculoskeletal professionals: A systematic review. 8th Annual Conference on
the Science of Dissemination and Implementation MeetingApp! Washington DC,
December 14-15, 2015.
December 2015 Schneider M, Evans R, DC, Bussieres A. Distance education online intervention
for evidence-based practice literacy (DELIVER). 8th Annual Conference on the
Science of Dissemination and Implementation MeetingApp! Washington DC,
December 14-15, 2016.
September 2015 Gaid D, Ahmed S, Bussières A. Using Opinion Leaders to Implement Clinical
Practice Guideline Recommendations on Whiplash Associated Disorders: A
Controlled Before and After study. Canadian Chiropractic Convention, Niagara
Falls, September 18-20, 2015.
September 2015 Al-Zoubi F, Bussières A, Menon A. Effectiveness of interventions designed to
increase the uptake of clinical practice guidelines and best practices among
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musculoskeletal professionals: A systematic review. Canadian Chiropractic
Convention, Niagara Falls, September 18-20, 2015.
September 2015 Al-Zoubi F, Eilayyan O, Bussières A, Mayo N. Evaluation of cross-cultural
adaptation and measurement properties of STarT Back Screening Tool:
Systematic review. Canadian Chiropractic Convention, Niagara Falls, September
18-20, 2015.
September 2015
Packham T, Bussières A, Coté-Leblanc G, Miller JM, Viens N, Daigle M, Plourde
A, Litowski J, Guindon A. Building a community of practice as a tool for sharing
and building knowledge of CRPS rehabilitation care. 9th Congress of the
European Pain Federation (EFIC), September 2-5, 2015. Vienne, Autriche.
September 2015 Boychuck, Z., Bussières, A., Goldschleger, J., Majnemer, A., & the PROMPT
group. What is the evidence regarding age at referral for diagnosis of cerebral
palsy? A scoping review. NeuroDevNet Brain Development Conference.
September 19-21, 2015. Ottawa, ON, Canada.
June 2015
Dhopte P, Quon J, French S, Ahmed S, Mayo N, Bussières A. Chiropractors can do: testing the feasibility of intervening to optimize chiropractic care for adults with neck pain. KT Canada Scientific Meeting. June 11-12, 2015, Halifax, NS (submitted, peer reviewed)
October 2014
Zidarov D, Kairy D, Bussières A, Poissant, Thomas A, Laramée MT Charbonneau
N. Implementation process and impact of SAGEs as change agents in a
rehabilitation center: The clinician’s perspective. OPPQ, 24-25 octobre. Palais des
Congrès de Montréal, Montréal (Québec) Canada. (submitted, peer reviewed)
September 2014 Bussières A, Al Zoubi F, Quon J, French S, Ahmed S, Thomas A, Stuber K, Sajko
S. Fast tracking the design of theory-based KT interventions through a consensus
process. The XIII International Back Pain Forum. Sept 30-Oct 3 2014, Campos do
Jordao, Brazil. (submitted, peer reviewed)
June 2014
Bussières A, Al Zoubi F, Quon J, French S, Ahmed S, Thomas A, Stuber K,
Sajko S. Fast tracking the design of theory-based KT interventions through a
consensus process. KT Canada Scientific Meeting. June 12-13, Quebec city, Qc
(submitted, peer reviewed)
May 2012 Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Ramsay, T, Sales AE, Hilles S. Impact of guideline
dissemination strategies among chiropractors enlisted in a Provider Network in
the United States: Interrupted time series with segmented regression analysis.
CIHR, IMHA Young Investigators Forum, Toronto, Ont. (submitted, peer
reviewed)
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June 2011
Bussières AE, Grimshaw JM, Williams K, Ramsay T, Sales AE. Hilles S. Practice
patterns and variations in spine x-ray ordering among chiropractors enlisted with
the American Specialty Health Network in the US. KT Canada Summer Institute,
Toronto, Ont.
March 2011 Bussières A, Patey A, Grimshaw J, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre, L.
Identifying factors likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America. 11th International
Forum on Low-Back Pain Research in Primary Care 2011, Melbourne, Australia.
November 2010 Bussières A, Patey A, Grimshaw J, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre, L.
Identifying factors likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America. Ottawa Hospital
Research Institute (OHRI) Annual Research Day, Ottawa.
June 2010 Bussières A, Patey A, Grimshaw J, Francis J, Sales A, Lemyre, L.
Identifying factors likely to influence the use of diagnostic imaging guidelines for
spine disorders among chiropractors in North America. KT-Canada Summer
Institute, Halifax.
September 2008
Bussières A, Taylor JM, Peterson CK. Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for
Musculoskeletal Complaints in Adults. American Academy of Pain Management,
Nashville, Tennessee (USA) (presented by JM Taylor).
June 1994 Cervical Motion and Muscle Strength Measurements:
A Comparative Study of Symptom Free and Neck Pain Subject
ICSM/CCF/Core Research Conference, Palm Springs (California)
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER
• Chiropractic & Manual Therapies – Board Member (March 2016)
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
• Journal Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA) (July 2015-) rédacteur en chef adjoint
• BMC Health Services Research - (November 2013-)
PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBER
• Journal Association of Chiropractic Colleges
(JCCA)
• Journal Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics
(JMPT)
• Journal of Chiropractic Education (J Chiro Ed)
• Journal of Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
• Medical Education
• Journal of Medical Informatics
• BMC Health Services Research
• Implementation Science
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Reviewer for the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)
• Project Grant - 1st Live Pilot Competition (Spring 2016)
• Knowledge Synthesis Program - [email protected]. Research and Knowledge Translation
Portfolio (December 2014 competition).
Reviewer for the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH / NIH)
• Training and Education review National Center for NCCIH / NIH. July 19, 2017. Fellowship (F31,
F32), career development (Ks), scientific meeting support (R13), and Academic Research
Enhancement Award (AREA; R15) applications. Programs to support the career development of pre-
doctoral and postdoctoral students (Summer 2017competition) NIH eCommons
Fondation Richard & Edith Strauss KT Foundation 2012-17
CRIR-Rehabilitation living lab project : http://crir-livinglabvivant.com/files/rehabmall_call-for-
projects-2015.pdf. 2015, 2017
Interviews and media relations
1. Norwegian Chiropractic magazine Columna, Oslo, Norway. September 14th 2017.
Jounalist: Ida Eliassen-Coker
2. Narrowing the Evidence-Practice Gap. The Vancouver Sun. June 27th 2013 at:
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2013/06/27/narrowing-the-evidence-practice-gap/
3. Narrowing the evidence-practice gap. Empowered Health. Your Spine, Your Health. at:
http://www.empoweredhealth.ca/1/post/2013/06/narrowing-the-evidence-practicegap.html
4. The Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation (CCRF). Video - Narrowing the
evidence-practice gap at:
http://www.canadianchiropracticresearchfoundation.com/videos.html. Empowered Health
2, 2013.
GRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION/
SUPERVISION D’ÉTUDIANTS GRADUÉS
Josiane Francoeur DC
MSc Student- Sciences Biomédicale, Département d’Anatomie, UQTR
Research project: Effect of Neurodynamic Mobilizations On Intraneural Pressure of Cervical
Nerve Roots: A Cadaveric Investigation.
Start: January 2018
End date: June 2020
Supervisor: Stéphane Sobczak PhD, Co-supervisor: André Bussières
Work: part time clinical practice, Laval, Quebec, Canada
Owis Eilayyan PT, MSc, PhD
Post-Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University)
Research project: Optimizing Guideline uptake and self-management support in Chronic Spine
Pain.
Start date: June 2017
End date: May 2018
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Supervisors: André Bussières, Co-supervisor: and Aliki Thomas OT, PhD
Christine Hallé M.P.O., PhD
Post-Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University)
Research project: Knowledge translation in the rehabilitation professions: from education to
clinical practice.
Start date: September 2015
End date: April 2018 (on maternity leave)
Co-Supervisors: André Bussières and Aliki Thomas OT, PhD
Dina El Dary PT, MSc
PhD Student in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University)
Research project: Change agents to facilitate the adherence of clinical practice guidelines in
rehabilitation field: Roles, training, and responsibilities.
Start date: September 2014
End date: December 2018
Supervisor: André Bussières, Co-supervisor: Sara Ahmed PT, PhD Committee members: Aliki
Thomas OT, PhD, Marie-Hélène Laramée OT, Knowledge Broker Facilitator
Fadi Al Zoubi PT, MSc, PhD
PhD Student in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University)
Thesis protocol: Optimizing the management low back pain: stratified care approaches,
implementation challenges, and impact on patients’ health
Start date: January 2013
End date: March 2017
Supervisor: André Bussières, Co-supervisor: Nancy Mayo PT, PhD
Currently completing a post-doc with Dr. Aliki Thomas
Frédéric Messier MSc
MSc Réadaptation – Université Laval
Research project : Implementation of an evidence-based clinical guide in traumatology: a social
return on investment (SROI) analysis.
Start date: September 2015
End date: Abandon the program in Nov 2017.
Supervisor: Marie-Eve Lamontagne OT, PhD Co-supervisor : André Bussières
Work: APPR / Coordonnateur de recherche clinique à l'IRGLM, Montreal, Canada
Prakash Dhopte PT
MSc Student in Rehabilitation Sciences (McGill University)
Thesis: Testing the feasibility of intervening to optimize chiropractic care for adults with neck
pain. Trial Registration: https://clinicaltrials.gov/, NCT02483091, registered 17 June 2015.
Start date: January 2014
End date: August 2016
Supervisor: André Bussières
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Work: Consultant-Clinical Research Coordinator. Site Observer Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India.
Mehmet Inceer PT, MSc
MSc Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University
Project: Physical therapy - Education, scope, integration and service delivery: An international
comparison with a focus on Turkey.
Start date: September 2015
End date: April 2016
Supervision: André Bussières, Co-supervisor: Liliane Asseraf-Pasin
Currently enrolled in a PhD under Dr Nancy Mayo supervision
Ingrid Dober DC
MSc Student- Sciences Biomédicale (UQTR- Université de Montréal)
Research project: Vérifier la validité de tests orthopédiques couramment utilisés pour
diagnostiquer un syndrome du défilé thoracique (SDT).
Start: Septembre 2013
End date: April 2016.
Supervisor: Gilles Bronchti PhD, Co-supervisor: André Bussières Work: Full time clinical
practice, Laval, Quebec, Canada
Chantal Doucet DC
MSc Student - Sciences Cliniques, Université de Sherbrooke
Research project: Adaptation culturelle et validation en français du Modified Back Belief
Questionnaire (MBBQ) sur les douleurs pelviennes postérieures chez la femme enceinte.
Start date: September 2012
End date: May 2018
Co-supervision: Denise St-Cyr Tribble, PhD, Marie-France Dubois PhD, Co-supervisor :
André Bussières
Work: Assitant Professor, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
Masters student projects supervision (McGill University)
2017-2018 Myriam More, Roxanne Pelletier, Sylvia Lin, Alexia Robitaille. Interventions to address
vision and visual-perceptual impairments to optimize occupational performance in adults
with acquired brain injury: Barriers and facilitators contributing to the gap found
between current occupational therapy practice and evidence-based interventions.
2016-2017 Filip Myszak, Katryne Scott, Paul Yoo, Stephanie Mamann. Professional Master of
Science in Physical Therapy, McGill University (Interventions to address Vision and
Visual-Perceptual Impairments to Optimize Occupational Performance in Adults with
Acquired Brain Injury: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Occupational Therapy Practices).
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2015-2016 Rosalie Blais-Hébert, Marie-Pier Durivage; Léonie Duranleau; Julia Dao. Professional
Master of Science in Physical Therapy, McGill University (Barrières et facilitateurs à
l’adhésion à des stratégies d’autogestion pour les patients atteints du syndrome
douloureux régional complexe (SDRC))
2014-2015 Kimberly Bulger, Sang Ni Cao, Victoria Schouela, Torri Luchyshyn, Kathleen Higgins.
Professional Master of Science in Physical Therapy, McGill University (Determinants of
the Uptake of a Web-Based Intervention for the Management of Osteoporosis).
2013-2014 Anna Galstyan, Dalita Khy, Ziyi Lin, Professional Master of Science in Physical
Therapy, McGill University, and Mylène Godin, PT (Feasibility of implementing Brief
Action Planning among clinicians’ practice with low back pain patients).
2012-2013 Virginie Hebert, Erica Gerber; Leo Culhane; Ankur Pate; Professional Master of Science
in Physical Therapy, McGill University (Identifying Barriers and Facilitators to the
Uptake of Clinical Practice Guideline on Neck Pain Disorders Among Physical
Therapists).
GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE (examiner)
Date Student name Thesis title/Program/University
Ph.D.
August 2018 Amede Gogovor PT, MSc Improving chronic illness care: Implementation and
evaluation of interdisciplinary and patient-centred care.
McGill University McGill University; Sara Ahmed PT,
PhD
July 2018 David Anekwe PT, MSc Early mobilization in the ICU and mechanical
ventilation. PhD Rehab; McGill University; Jadranka
Spahija PhD (PhD defense)
January 2018 Anik Goulet OT, MSc Review the literature on clinical decision-making in
rehabilitation and how these processes may be similar or
different in the context of humanitarian crises? Program
in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University Aliki
Thomas. OT, Ph.D. (Comprehensive exam)
February 2018 Marcos Rodrigues PT, MSc What are the major challenges and potential solutions to
the use of outcome measures characterizing upper-limb
impairment (e.g., interjoint coordination) in chronic
stroke patients? Program in Rehabilitation Science at
McGill University Aliki Thomas. OT, Ph.D.
(Comprehensive exam)
February 2018 Dina El Gaid PT, MSc What are the rates of recruitment, adherence to protocol,
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and retention among MSK rehabilitation practitioners in
KT trials aiming to implement clinical practice guidelines
among MSK rehabilitation practitioners? (Systematic
review). Program in Rehabilitation Science at McGill
University Aliki Thomas. OT, Ph.D. (Comprehensive
exam)
March 2017 Owis Eilayyan PT, MSc Optimizing Primary Healthcare Service in Chronic Low
Back Pain; PhD Rehab; McGill University McGill
University; Sara Ahmed PT, PhD
Jan 2016- Katherine Montpetit-Tourangeau Application des connaissances via un algorithme
d’intervention par enseignement structuré suite à un
syndrome de douleur sous-acromiale à l’épaule. Prog
PhD Sciences Réadapt. UdeM. Joseph-Omer Dyer PhD,
Annie Rochette erg./OT (c) Ph.D (examen de synthèse).
April 2015-17 Shreya Prasanna, The Knowledge of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOKO) Study.
PhD Rehab; McGill University; Sara Ahmed PT, PhD
Debbie Felman PT, PhD
Jan 2015- Franco Nadége Lemeunier Douleurs lombaires dans la population générale :
Évolution et classification. Université Paris Orsey
(PhD Defense)
Dec 2014 Jean Théroux, DC, MSc Scoliose idiopathique de l’adolescence : Essai clinique.
Université de Montréal, Sylvie Lemay PhD, Hubert
Labelle MD PhD
(PhD Defense)
March 2014 Shahnaz Shahrbanian, MA. Direct and Indirect Effects of Pain on Participation in
Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. PhD Rehab; McGill
University; Nancy Mayo PT, PhD
M.Sc. Thesis
2014 June Isabelle Pagé, DC Risque de pronostic défavorable chez les patients
atteints de lombalgies chroniques : rôle de mesures
physiologiques et d’un outil de dépistage dans sa
prédiction. MSc Sciences de l’Activité Physique,
UQTR, Martin Descarreaux DC, PhD
GRADUATE STUDENT PROTOCOL DEFENSE COMMITTEE
Date Student Name Thesis title/Program/University/supervisor
PhD Thesis
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Jan 2017 Zachary Boychuck Creating Knowledge Translation Tools to PROMPT
Earlier Referral for Diagnosis and for Rehabilitation
Services for Children with Cerebral Palsy; PhD Rehab;
McGill University McGill University; Annette Majnemer
PhD
Jan 2017 David Anekwe Early mobilization in the ICU and mechanical ventilation.
PhD Rehab; McGill University; Jadranka Spahija PhD
Dec 2015 Owis Eilayyan Optimizing Primary Healthcare Service in Chronic Low
Back Pain; PhD Rehab; McGill University McGill
University; Sara Ahmed PT, PhD, Nancy Mayo, PT, PhD
MSc Thesis
July 2018 Marc-Olivier St-Pierre Présentation d’une nouvelle approche de quantification
pour deux tests propres à l’articulation coxo-fémorale :
étude de validité. Karine Boivin PhD, Stéphane Sobczak
PT, MSc, PhD
March 2018 Emeline Lardon-Lemmer Les relations entre le mode de conception, les
douleurs lombo-pelviennes liées à la grossesse, l’anxiété
et le niveau d’activité physique chez les femmes
enceintes
Dec 2016 Pier-Éric Chamberland Données manquantes : Sources et impacts de la perte
d’information en recherche. Jean Lemoyne PhD, Louis
Laurencelle PhD
Avril 2016 Behtah Bahkshi Developing and Implementation of an Acute Stroke
Dashboard to Meet Reporting Requirements for Status as
a Tertiary Care Stroke Center. MSc Rehab; Université
McGill; Nancy Mayo PT, PhD
Dec 2014 Prakash Dopte Delivering optimal chiropractic care for adults with neck
pain disorders: A feasibility study. SPOT, McGill
University. André Bussières DC, PhD
Nov 2013 Kalpeshkumar Jadav A scoping review of patient reported outcome measures
assessing non-specific low back pain. SPOT, McGill
University. Richard Preus PT, PhD
RESEARCH PERSONNEL
- Kent Stuber DC, MSc, PhD (student). Knowledge Broker, Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative –
Part time (August 2017- )
- Gaelan Conell DC, Knowledge Broker, Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative – Part
time (August 2017- )
- Lafrenière, Darquise PhD Knowledge Broker, Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative –
Part time (2015-March 2017)
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- Castonguay, Hélène: Student, Research Assistant, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières –
Part time (2014)
Research Manager
- Owens, Heather: Research Coordinator, Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative – Full
time (2014 - present):
- Singh, Sareekha: Canadian Chiropractic Guideline Initiative - 4 day/week (2013-2014)
JUDGE - Abstracts
UQTR (2016, 2017)
ACC-RAC (2014, 2015)
Rehab Research Colloquium, SPOT (2014, 2016)
COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2017-2019 Scientific Committee. International Neck and Back Forum, Laval University,
July 5-8, 2019.
2018 Scientific Committee. KT Summer School. McGill, U de M, U Sherbrooke,
SRAP-unité SUPPORT du Québec, Université Laval; 30 mai-1 juin 2018.
2017 World Health Organisation (WHO) on behalf of the World Federation of
Chiropractic (WFC): Contribution to the Integrated People-Centered Health
Services (IPCHS) project. Lead athe WHO: Stephanie Anh, Toro Polanco, Nuria
2015- Arthritis Alliance of Canada Research Committee. Advisory Committee:
Deborah Marshall, Jeff Dixon, Hani El-Gabalawy.
2015- Member of the Steering Committee: Guideline-International-Network (G-I-N)
Implementation Working Group Steering Committee. Lead by: Anna Gagliardi,
(Chair), Samia Al Habib, Melissa Armstrong, Susanne Bernhardsson, Melissa
Brouwers, Heather Buchan, Andre Bussieres, Dave Davis, Sue Huckson, Roberta
James, Jorma Kormulainen, Sandra Zelman Lewis, Catherine Marshall, Danielle
Mazza, Melina Willson, Robin Vernooij, Kari Gali, Raija Sipila: http://www.g-
in.net/working-groups/implementation/members-and-governance
2014-2016 Member of the National Model of Care for Low Back Pain Steering Committee:
The Bone and Joint Canada. Lead by: Julia Alleyne, Raj Ramperaud, Rhona
Mcglasson. http://boneandjointcanada.com/low-back-pain/
2015 - 2016 Member of the organizing committee. Arthritis Alliance of Canada (AAC)
Annual Meeting. Translating Arthritis: Knowledge to Action for Canadians.
InterContinental Hotel, Montréal, Québec, October 27-28, 2016
2014-2015 Membre du comité de sélection – embauche de professeur. Département
chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières.
2013- Member of the Research Committee, School of Physical and Occupational
Therapy, McGill University.
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2012- Member of the Edith Strauss KT foundation Committee, School of Physical and
Occupational Therapy, McGill University.
2011-2014 Comité organisateur de la formation interprofessionnelle en santé (COFIPS),
UQTR
2008-2009 Student representative, Population Health PhD Program committee, University of
Ottawa (Ontario)
2005 - 2008 Program directeur, Programme de Doctorat en Chiropratique, Université du
Québec à Trois-Rivières (Quebec).
2007 - 2009 Member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association Strategic planning advisory
committee.
2008 - 2009 Member of the organizing committee. The World Federation of Chiropractic’s
(WFC) Biennial Congress, April 30-May2, 2009.
2003 -2005 Member of the committee of the Integrated Health Care Project, Commission
Spécial multipartite. Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, (Quebec)
2003-2005 Literature review on the indications for X-ray tacking in chiropractic practice –
Elaboration and implementation of a radiological practice guideline for
chiropractic interns and clinicians, Outpatient chiropractic clinic, UQTR
(Quebec)
2002 Examiner for the College of Chiropractic Sciences Fellowship Exam
(FCCS (C))
2000-2001 National board examiner, Canadian Chiropractic Exam (FCCE)
1999-2005 Member of the disciplinary committee, Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec
1999-2001 Member of a scientific committee on whiplash associated disorders (TAEC II)
for the Quebec automobile Insurance (Société de l’Assurance Automobile du
Québec)
1997 Examiner for the College of Chiropractic Sciences Fellowship Exam
(FCCS (C)).
1994-2000 Provincial board examination committee; Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec
1994-1998 Participant at spine rounds, orthopaedic department, Jewish General 'Hospital
Montreal (Quebec)
1993-1995 Consultant in the orthopaedic outpatient spine clinic of Dr. Pierre Dupuis,
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Orthopedic department, Montreal Jewish General 'Hospital, Montreal (Quebec)
CHIROPRACTIC EXPERTISE
1996-2014 Expert witness for the Canadian Chiropractic protective Association and the
Legal firms:
- Marchand, Magnan, Malançon, Forget & Ass. Montreal, Quebec
- Heenan, Blaiky, Aubus, Quebec City, Quebec
2000 Expertise in the case of Dr Jean-Louis Lebel c. Westbury Canadienne,
Compagnie d’Assurance Vie for the legal firm of Guy Cavanagh, New
Richmond, Quebec.
1994 Expertise against the Quebec Automobile Insurance group (SAAQ).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
1993- Association Canadienne des Chiropraticiens
Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Québec
Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec
1993-1998 Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec
1992-1993 Association des Chiropraticiens de la Saskatchewan
Association des Chiropraticiens de l'Ontario
Ontario Board of Director of Chiropractic
Association Canadienne des Chiropraticiens
1991-1992 Association des Chiropraticiens de l'Ontario
Ontario Board of Director of Chiropractic
Association Canadienne des Chiropraticiens
1988-1989 Association des Infirmières et Infirmiers de l'Ontario
1987-1988 Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec
International research collaborations
USA (7 projects with 6 Investigators (some are involved in more than 1 project): Terhorst L,
Schneider M, Evans L, Long C, Ornelias J, Maiers M.
o Presentations (n=4); Publications (n=6); Posters (n=5)
Australia (2 project with 2 Investigator): Leach M, Christopher Maher, U Sydney, Australie, Simon
French, Macquarie U, Australie, Michael Swain, Macquarie U, Australie.
o Presentations (n=1)
Denmark (5 projects with 6 Investigators (some are involved in more than 1 project): Secher
Jensen T, Brockhusen SS. Wulff Christensen H, Stochkendahl MJ., Jensen Stochkendahl M., Jan
Hartvigsen,
o Presentations (n=1); Publications (n=4); Posters (n=3)
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UK (3 project with 6 investigators): David Newel, David Byfield, Hyamo Thiel, Jonathan Field
Elisabeth Angier
o Presentations (n=2)