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Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Development

Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Development

The Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Development (CRRD) of The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre (TOHRC) is directly affiliated with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The Centre fosters rehabilitation-specific research and facilitates the development of research partnerships and networking activities with a focus on the clinical and practical application to rehabilitation services. The Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Development (CRRD) of The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre (TOHRC) is a part of the Clinical Epidemiology Program of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. 

Locally, CRRD coordinates research efforts at TOHRC itself, managing everything from longitudinal projects to program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. Our researchers collaborate with investigators across Canada and internationally including investigators at clinical facilities in Slovenia, Australia and the United States, with high relevance to and the broader rehabilitation community.

  • To provide oversight on research conducted at The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre (TOHRC).
  • To advise and assist with research, program evaluation and best practice review and implementation conducted by TOHRC staff.
  • To conduct research on, develop and oversee knowledge transfer within TOHRC for best practice.
  • To develop, plan and oversee activities to enhance knowledge dissemination of research activities.
  • To leverage the expertise, products and services of CRRD/TOHRC to generate revenue to support research and development activities and initiatives.
  • To develop and research new technologies that improve the lives of persons with rehabilitation needs.

Contact us

Dorothyann Curran

Rehabilitation Coordinator 

Centre for Rehabilitation Research and Development

613-737-8899 Ext. 75668

dcurran@toh.ca

The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Road, Rm 1504, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M2