title: Building a research program in rehabilitation sciences, Part II: case studies: University of Texas Medical Branch, Boston University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Washington.
abstract: This article presents four case studies of rehabilitation science programs that have created enduring research efforts: one in physical therapy, one in interdisciplinary rehabilitation sciences, and two in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Several themes emerge from these case studies. First, building an enduring research program takes time and significant foundational work. Most importantly, it is crucial to have the support of the dean, academic institution, and medical center. This seems to be a prerequisite for success in this area.
authors.affiliation: Health & Disability Research Institute, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Leighton
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Alan M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Jette
authors.forename: Kenneth J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Ottenbacher
authors.forename: Lawrence R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: Monica L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Tietsworth
authors.forename: Joseph H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ricker
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Boninger
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration*; D035843:Biomedical Research; D001900:Boston; D003479:Curriculum; D004500:Education, Graduate; D005178:Faculty / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D012046:Rehabilitation; D013781:Texas; D014861:Washington