Patients’ experiences and expectations of chiropractic care: a national cross-sectional survey Hugh MacPherson Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:3 doi:10.1186/s12998-014-0049-0 Published: 16 January 2015 Abstract Background Not enough is understood about patients’ views of chiropractic care. The aims of this research were to explore patients’ experiences and expectations, their perceptions of benefits and risks, and […]
Chiropr Man Therap. 2015; 23: 3. Published online 2015 Jan 16. doi: 10.1186/s12998-014-0049-0 PMCID: PMC4307916 PMID: 25628858 Hugh MacPherson Abstract Background Not enough is understood about patients’ views of chiropractic care. The aims of this research were to explore patients’ experiences and expectations, their perceptions of benefits and risks, and the implications for chiropractors’ continuing […]
JMPT VOLUME 37, ISSUE 8, P593-601, OCTOBER 2014 Brent D. Leininger, DC Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess satisfaction with specific aspects of care for acute neck pain and explore the relationship between satisfaction with care, neck pain, and global satisfaction. Methods This study was a secondary analysis of patient satisfaction […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Sep 15. pii: S0161-4754(14)00144-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.08.003. [Epub ahead of print] Chiropractic Use in the Medicare Population: Prevalence, Patterns, and Associations With 1-Year Changes in Health and Satisfaction With Care. Weigel P Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine how chiropractic care compares to medical treatments on 1-year […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Sep 5. pii: S0161-4754(14)00146-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.08.005. [Epub ahead of print] Exploring Patient Satisfaction: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial of Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise, and Medication for Acute and Subacute Neck Pain. Leininger BD Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess satisfaction with specific aspects […]
Michele Maiers, DC, MPH The Spine Journal Volume 14, Issue 9, 1 September 2014, Pages 1879–1889 Abstract Background context Neck pain, common among the elderly population, has considerable implications on health and quality of life. Evidence supports the use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and exercise to treat neck pain; however, no studies to date […]
Sean N. Halpin Patient Education and Counseling Published Online: July 22, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2014.07.021 Abstract Objective To compare patients’ acupuncture use with physician’s attitudes towards and history of referral for acupuncture. Methods A questionnaire was administered to patients of the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the physicians whom they identified as most influencing their […]
A prospective cohort pilot study BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 05/19/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Brooks MA, et al. – Although beneficial effects of exercise in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) have been established, only 14 –18% of patients with knee OA receive an exercise from their primary care provider. Patients with knee OA cite […]
Marc Stevens, PT, MSc Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, February 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 2 Pages: 59-67 Journal Reference Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the Alfredson eccentric heel-drop protocol with a “do-as-tolerated” protocol for nonathletic individuals with midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Background The Alfredson protocol recommends the completion […]
Izquierdo Pérez H, et al. Man Ther. 2014 Jan 11. pii: S1356-689X(13)00214-2. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.12.002. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Our purpose was to compare the effectiveness of three manual therapy techniques: high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA), mobilization (Mob) and sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP). The randomized controlled trial […]
Graham N, et al. Open Orthop J. 2013 Sep 20;7:440-60. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Neck pain is common, can be disabling and is costly to society. Physical modalities are often included in neck rehabilitation programs. Interventions may include thermal, electrotherapy, ultrasound, mechanical traction, laser and acupuncture. Definitive knowledge regarding optimal modalities and dosage for neck pain management […]
Sitting down on the job has its advantages. New data from the KU Hospital finds that patients perceive doctors who sit down during their hospital room visits stay longer than doctors who stand during the visit, even when doctors who sit don’t stay as long as doctors who stand. The study found that doctors, when […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 29, Issue 6, July–August 2006, Pages 455-462 Gary Gaumer PhD Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to review the recent literature on satisfaction with chiropractic care and offer a multivariate analysis of a national household survey data to understand which aspects of care and behavior contribute […]
A new study reveals that patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) benefit from holistic therapies, especially “hands on” approaches such as chiropractic. The analysis pooled data on 192 patients with TMD. A total of 62.5% of subjects reported using a holistic therapy for relief of jaw problems. Along with massage and acupuncture, chiropractic was among […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 24, Issue 9, November–December 2001, Pages 556-559 Hugh A. Gemmell DC Abstract Background: Satisfaction with care is one of the variables that can be used in determining the results of medical care. Patient satisfaction surveys allow managed care plans to determine how well their providers meet certain standards. Objective: To determine […]