Roni L. Evans
- Dean
- Wolfe Harris Center for Clinical Studies
- Professor
- Wolfe Harris Center for Clinical Studies
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Email
revans@nwhealth.edu -
Office Phone:
952-888-4777 ext. 154
Personal Information
Activity
Currently Teaching (2012-2013)
Current Research Interests
- Principal Investigator: CAM Research Education Partnership Project
- Investigator: Chiropractic and Exercise Management of Spinal Dysfunction in Seniors
- Investigator: Chiropractic and Exercise for Low Back Pain in Adolescents
Expertise
- Clinical trials
- Qualitative research
- Systematic reviews
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Educating future scientists
I believe that patients deserve health care informed by high quality research. That is why I am passionate about doing research testing conservative treatments for common and costly health conditions like back pain, neck pain and headache. I’m most happy doing mixed methods research, particularly qualitative studies nested in randomized clinical trials with our talented team. I’m especially curious as to how patients’ expectations and experiences shape their perceptions and physiological responses to pain.
I really enjoy training the next generation of CAM research scientists through our unique fellowship program, and am excited to be creating innovative resources for CAM students and providers to find, interpret and use research in practice.
I love what I do, and I do it a lot, but when I’m not working I’m running, cycling, skiing, sailing, kayaking, and hanging out with my dogs.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Winnipeg, Canada, 1989
- Doctor of Chiropractic - Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1993
- Master of Science - University of Minnesota, 2001
Publications
2009-2011
Schulz CA, Hondras MA, Evans RL, Gudavalli MR, Long CR, Owens EF, Wilder DG, Bronfort G. Chiropractic and self-care for back-related leg pain: design of a randomized clinical trial. Chiropr Man.Therap. 19, 8. 2011.
Westrom K, Maiers M, Evans R, Bronfort G. Individualized chiropractic and integrative care for low back pain: the design of a randomized clinical trial using a mixed-methods approach. Trials 2010 Mar 8;11(1):24.
Bronfort G, Haas M, Evans R, Leininger B, Triano J. Effectiveness of manual therapies: the UK evidence report. Chiropractic & Osteopathy Feb 2010;18(3).
Maiers M, McKenzie E, Evans R, McKenzie M. The development of a prospective data collection process in a traditional Chinese medicine teaching clinic. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2009;15(3):305-320J.
