Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2010
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The Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2010 is a report that summarizes the practice of chiropractic in the United States based on the responses of approximately 2,400 full-time chiropractors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Survey respondents reported information regarding their practices and professional responsibilities, then rated the level of risk to a patient’s health or safety when specific professional functions were poorly performed or omitted. This report also includes a summary of chiropractic research from around the world and data from previous surveys conducted in 1991, 1998, and 2003. |
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The practice analysis reports are used extensively to inform and educate state licensing boards, associations, legislators, and insurance companies on the practice patterns of full-time chiropractors. Additionally, the reports are used by educators throughout the profession and by the NBCE in the development of the NBCE Part III written and Part IV practical examinations. The NBCE also produces a brochure titled Studies on Chiropractic 2010 which summarizes the research literature discussed in this report.
This Web site includes downloadable PDF files of the Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2010 report, as well as the Studies on Chiropractic 2010 brochure. Interested parties may order copies of either publication on this site or may contact the NBCE to place an order.The studies brochure will be available in the summer of 2010.
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Cover pagesIncludes Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Figures, Acknowledgements, Preface and Introduction, as well as Trends in Chiropractic Practice 1991 through 2009 from the inside cover |
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Chapter 1The Chiropractic ProfessionFamiliarizes readers with chiropractic and its practitioners, including personal, educational, and professional criteria for licensure |
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Chapter 2Review of Research Literature on Chiropractic CareProvides additional information regarding chiropractic practice, including empirical evidence of efficacy in various conditions, safety and patient satisfaction ratings, cost-effectiveness studies, and basic science research |
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Chapter 3Public Accountability for Occupational PerformanceAcquaints readers with occupational regulation and reports on the standards and procedures of testing for professional licensure |
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Chapter 4Planning and Developing the Practice Analysis SurveyDiscusses the organization, development, and research procedures observed in the practice analysis project |
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Chapter 5Administering the Practice Analysis SurveyDescribes the methods and protocols used to compile the survey mailing list, track all components, tabulate the data, survey non-respondents, etc. |
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Chapter 6Overview of Survey ResponsesProvides an overview of the respondent chiropractors and their patient demographics |
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Chapter 7The Chiropractic PractitionerPresents a detailed breakdown of the characteristics of the "typical" chiropractic practitioner, with comparisons to previous surveys |
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Chapter 8Patient ConditionsReviews the various reasons that patients present for chiropractic care based on data from the 2003 survey |
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Chapter 9Professional Functions and Treatment ProceduresSummarizes the response data relative to frequency and risk of professional functions and treatment procedures |
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Appendix AAssociation of Chiropractic CollegesDescription of ACC chiropractic paradigm and chiropractic scope and practice |
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Appendix BPre-Survey Postcard |
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Appendix CSurvey Cover Letter |
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Appendix DSurvey of Chiropractic Practice 2003 |
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Appendix ESurvey of Chiropractic Practice 2009 |
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Appendix FSurvey Follow-Up Correspondence |
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Appendix GNews Release |
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Appendix HList of Survey Participants |
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BibliographyList of Works Cited |
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GlossaryGlossary of Terms |
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IndexReference Page Numbers |
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