Chiropractic conservatism and the ability to determine contra-indications, non-indications, and indications to chiropractic care: a cross-sectional survey of chiropractic students

Chiropractic student choices in relation to indications, non-indications and contra-indications of continued care

Background The quality of health care provider clinical decisions has long been recognized as variable. Research has focused on clinical decision making with the aim of improving patient outcomes. No studies have looked at chiropractic students´ abilities in this regard. Method In 2016, advanced students from two Australian chiropractic programs (N = 444) answered a questionnaire on patient c...

Indications and contra indications for E.C.T.

Chiropractic identity, role and future: a survey of North American chiropractic students

BACKGROUND The literature pertaining to chiropractic students' opinions with respect to the desired future status of the chiropractic physician is limited and is an appropriate topic worthy of study. A previous pilot study was performed at a single chiropractic college. This current study is an expansion of this pilot project to collect data from chiropractic students enrolled in colleges throu...

Consumer characteristics and perceptions of chiropractic and chiropractic services in Australia: results from a cross-sectional survey.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to describe patient characteristics and summarize their perceptions of chiropractic in Australia. METHODS This study is part of a broader study aiming to extend the knowledge of the role of chiropractic within the current health care environment. A 33-item, paper-based, cross-sectional survey of a sample of patients from 100 systematically sampled chiro...

Attitudes toward vaccination: A cross-sectional survey of students at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to conduct an online survey of chiropractic students in the 2011/12 academic year at CMCC in order to determine their attitudes toward vaccination, their history of vaccination and their opinions towards their level of preparedness and confidence to discuss vaccination with patients. METHOD All students enrolled in the program at CMCC were eligible t...