Increasing Research Literacy and Capacity in Massage Therapy: Investigating the Feasibility of a Peer-Reviewed International, Electronic Massage Therapy Journal

Pamela Hodgson
Trish Dryden, Applied Research Centre, Centennial College
Paul Finch, Sutherland Chan School and Teaching Clinic
Marc White, Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

Research literacy and research capacity are underdeveloped within the massage therapy community. A potential vehicle to increase research literacy and capacity could be a peer-reviewed, international electronic massage therapy journal. This article reports on a feasibility study and strategic planning meeting. Participants from the scientific and professional communities concluded that despite significant challenges, there might be sufficient academic interest and professional backing to support a collaborative massage therapy e-journal.

Submitted: August 22, 2007 · Accepted: February 28, 2008 · Published: April 22, 2008

Recommended Citation

Hodgson, Pamela; Dryden, Trish; Finch, Paul; and White, Marc (2008) "Increasing Research Literacy and Capacity in Massage Therapy: Investigating the Feasibility of a Peer-Reviewed International, Electronic Massage Therapy Journal," Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine: Vol. 5 : Iss. 1, Article 4.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/jcim/vol5/iss1/4

 
 
 
 

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