Allied health research support and skills training via IIMPACT in health

The Allied and Scientific Health Office (ASHO) have partnered with the Innovation in IMPlementation and Clinical Translation (IIMPACT) group at the University of South Australia, to support research skills training and capacity development for allied and scientific health staff.

The intent of this partnership is to increase allied health research knowledge and evidence implementation, ultimately promoting improved health service delivery and better consumer outcomes.

The partnership also aims to increase the engagement of allied health clinicians with research activities as well as boost collaboration between academics, clinicians, and consumers of allied health care.

A variety of research skills training and capacity development opportunities are available through this partnership, including training and resources, mentoring and research support.

2025 training calendar

Training series

Statistics Series

The Statistics Series (PDF 234KB) runs weekly for eight weeks (Wednesday 19 February to 9 April 2025), and will provide clinicians with the skills and knowledge to:

• introduce concepts on measurement and statistics
  
• showcase commonly utilised statistical concepts in health
  
• provide strategies on utilising the best statistical approaches for allied health

The program will be held online via Zoom, combination of didactic presentation, individual activity, and reflection/feedback to the wider group. The sessions will be recorded and sent out to those who have registered upon conclusion.

Research Plan on a Page

The Plan on a Page series (PDF 190KB) runs weekly for eight weeks (Tuesday 25 February to 9 April 2025), and will provide clinicians with the skills and knowledge to:

• identify a clinical challenge
  
• formulate a research question/s
  
• devise a basic research protocol to gather data to answer the research question
  
• communicate the protocol in the form of a research plan, registerable protocol, or grant application.
  

The program includes a face-to-face session to introduce participants to each other and the program facilitators, followed by weekly face-to-face or Virtual participation via Zoom, as preferred by the participant.

Initiatives to build research capacity

Research helpdesk

Are you an allied health clinician with a question about undertaking or translating research? If you have tried the online resources below and can’t find your answer – get in touch.

An email address has been created to connect clinicians who have research questions to the researchers who have the answers.

If you have a question about any part of the research continuum; from engaging with literature, to formulating a research question, selecting methodology, how to get your paper published or how to put someone else’s paper into practice, email Allied.researchhelp@unisa.edu.au

Mentoring opportunities

Through the IIMPACT partnership, SA Health allied health clinicians have the opportunity to access mentoring support from UniSA researchers, to develop the skills needed to make their research efforts a success.

Capacity for mentoring support is dependent on availability of mentors in the appropriate discipline at the time of application. Any requests unable to be matched at the time of application will be retained and contacted in the future when an appropriate mentor becomes available.

If you would like to connect with a research mentor, please complete the application form.

Online resources

A wide range of online resources are available via UniSA platforms. Click the links below to explore the topics currently available:

• Engaging with Literature
  
• Research Methods & Data Analysis

Contact

Please email the Allied and Scientific Health Office if you have any questions about research support and training opportunities.