Master AgendaThe Master Agenda project developed a roadmap for conducting conferences over the next 15 years by establishing standards for the format, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes dissemination for an ongoing series of State-of-the-Science conferences. Grant Year I saw the initial establishment of the Master Agenda thanks to consultation with scientists from the National Institutes of Health. Grant Year II sought to measure the effectiveness of the Master Agenda plan. Changes were incorporated throughout the grant period on an as needed basis. Previous SSC Chairs and Co-Chairs were also called upon to conduct a thorough review of the guidelines and all related documents, templates and forms. This extensive review has resulted in a revision to guidelines, which have been approved and implemented by the Academy (see link below). In the process of developing these guidelines, the need to create an in-depth and consistent process for developing Evidence Reports in support of SSC's was identified. The Evidence Report Guidelines developed in Grant Year III provide a clear and concise approach for developing an Evidence Report as it is the foundation for a State-of-the-Science Conference. The methodology employed in publishing an Evidence Report requires academic experience and knowledge of the specific topic. This document represents the collective efforts of a multidisciplinary team of Subject Matter Experts which is shown below. 
Project Lead & Author: Participants & Reviewers: Participants: Additionally, an educational course is being developed in Grant Year IV which will focus on finding, assessing and applying the current O&P literature in a clinical environment. If you would like to submit a relevant topic to be considered for a State-of-the-Science conference (SSC) take a look at the Master Agenda Guidelines in the PDF below and use the online form to submit your idea for evaluation.
These projects have been funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education Special Demonstration Programs—Projects for Orthotic and Prosthetic Research. The purpose of this program is to provide funding in response to the Department of Education Appropriations Act for one or more projects designed to improve the quality of applied orthotic and prosthetic research and to help meet the increasing demand for provider services. |
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