History
The Allied Health Professions Research and Effectiveness Forum
for Yorkshire was formed in 1998 and exists to increase research
capacity across the Yorkshire region. Traditionally mainstream
health research has largely been conducted by medical
professionals, however in recent years the research culture amongst
Allied Health Professionals has begun to grow (Wrightson and Cross,
2004).
The Research and Effectiveness Forum works to
foster this culture of research growth in the Allied Health
Professions and works in partnership with a large number of NHS and
higher education institutions in the Yorkshire region to maintain
continued development. The Forum offers support to allied
health professionals who wish to embark on research projects but
need guidance in either all or various aspects of the
process. Each year the Forum holds a themed conference
relating to particular aspects of the research process, together
with a showcase of research projects conducted by Allied Health
Professionals across the region.
Wrightson PA, Cross VEM (2004) Integrating research in the culture
of allied health professions: the background and a review of the
issues in the United Kingdom. Journal of Allied
Health, 33 (2), 132-8.