Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Publishing Case Reports and Series

Course overview

Clinicians often encounter unique or rare patient presentations that stretch the boundaries of standard evidence-based protocols, yet these valuable experiences are often not shared with the broader medical community. This course addresses the gap between clinical observation and scholarly dissemination by providing a comprehensive road map for publishing case reports and series. Participants will explore the fundamental differences between case studies, reports, and series while learning to identify which clinical experiences possess the necessary novelty to contribute to the medical literature. The curriculum guides healthcare providers through the entire publication life cycle, from adhering to IMRaD and CARE reporting guidelines to navigating the intricacies of peer review and editorial feedback. Designed for physical therapists and other healthcare practitioners in diverse clinical or academic settings, this course empowers professionals to refine their clinical reasoning, enhance their professional expertise, and contribute to the lowest but foundational levels of the hierarchy of evidence. By adopting a structured writing hygiene strategy, learners will be equipped to transform daily practice into peer-reviewed contributions that can spur future research hypotheses.