About iCAHE

About us

iCAHE provides researchers, clinicians, teachers, patients and associated organisations with a forum for undertaking and disseminating evidence-based research in allied health locally, nationally and internationally. 

In mid-2002 the International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHE) was established, initially encompassing the allied health disciplines of physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy and medical radiation. In October 2003, the iCAHE directors also invited complementary and alternative therapies to join with iCAHE and these disciplines now operate independently or collegiately (as appropriate) within the centre. 

iCAHE is staffed by academics and clinicians with a strong background and interest in evidence-based research and practice and are recognised nationally and internationally for their clinical expertise, published research, and their commitment to identifying and implementing the very best allied health care for patients. 

The Centre also offers consultancy services for industry, consumer groups, researchers, clinicians, patients and teachers. It conducts workshops on aspects of evidence-based practice, produces systematic reviews of the literature, develops information sheets of recommendations for wide dissemination, evaluates the uptake and clinical utility of these information sheets, and monitors change in outcomes as a result of taking an evidence-based practice approach. 

This website outlines the activities, initiatives and objectives of iCAHE and is updated regularly to keep you informed about our research and developments.

Our Vision

"To make a positive impact on allied health care locally, nationally and internationally, to improve service, and consumer health and cost outcomes"

The International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHE) envisions the future of allied health care as one strongly supported by evidence-based research, practice and evaluation.

We encourage allied health care professionals, researchers, clinicians, students, funding bodies and external organisations to work together.

iCAHE would be delighted to take enquiries regarding collaboration.

Please direct all such enquiries to:

The International Centre for Allied Health Evidence
School of Health Sciences
University of South Australia
GPO BOX 2471
Adelaide  SA  5001
Phone:    +61 8 8302 2769
Fax:        +61 8 8302 2766
Email: iCAHE@unisa.edu.au

Our Goal

The International Centre for Allied Health Evidence aims to:

• Produce high quality, relevant primary and secondary research evidence.

• Improve access to evidence synthesis for clinicians, policy makers, funders and consumers in order to inform health care purchasing decisions.

• Promote and disseminate evidence in a manner relevant to all healthcare sectors and stakeholders.

• Promote education about evidence theory and practice in a manner relevant to stakeholders.

• Test the application of evidence in relevant clinical settings.

• Network locally, nationally and internationally to advance evidence based practice uptake in allied health environments.

• Build capacity in producing, appraising, synthesising and implementing allied health evidence.