A survey of chiropractors’ use of nutrition in private practice

Smith, Dean L.; Spillman, Diana M.

doi:10.1016/s1556-3499(13)60135-7

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“…These data provide preliminary insights on the role of nutritional counseling within the chiropractic profession and the need for continuing education hours in nutritional counseling for chiropractors. From previous research, 3 our survey results provided additional insights on the importance of nutritional counseling to chiropractors, with respect to the types of conditions treated, its quality, and the needs for continuing education and standardized protocols.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 72%

“…Questions were constructed to extend previous research in the area of nutritional counseling. 3 The survey was reviewed by 2 practicing chiropractors, 1 chiropractic researcher, 1 faculty member of New York Chiropractic College, and 1 statistician to ensure that questions were necessary, specific, and objective. There was no statistical validation of the survey, but demographics were included to determine if the sample was representative of practicing chiropractors.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Of these 81%, only 37% actually conducted nutritional counseling as described above, while others recommended supplements (50%) and provided nutritional literature (22%). 3 A possible reason that only 37% of chiropractors incorporate nutritional counseling includes time constraints and lack of cost-benefit ratio within the private practice environment. As such, the time necessary to assess the patient, create the appropriate protocol, counsel the patient, and monitor patient progress have to be considered carefully when incorporating nutritional counseling into the private practice environment.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This information will increase the knowledge on the role nutrition in the chiropractic profession beyond the descriptive survey on the use of nutritional counseling by Smith and Spillman. 3 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nutritional counseling in the chiropractic practice: a survey of New York practitioners

Holtzman

Burke

2007

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the quality of nutritional counseling that the chiropractic patient receives, for what conditions, and the need to establish easy-touse protocols for nutritional counseling. Methods: Chiropractors practicing in the state of New York were surveyed and were asked if they valued the use of nutritional counseling, if they used it, if they charged for it, what are the barriers for not doing more of it, and what types of counseling they put into practice. Information regarding what types of conditions the chiropractors treated with nutritional counseling and the level of interest they had in furthering their education in the field of nutrition was also collected. There was no statistical validation of the survey, but demographics were included to determine if the sample was representative of practicing chiropractors. Results: Eighty percent of the respondents used some form of counseling in their practices but desired to have more knowledge in the area of clinical nutrition. Most preferred online courses to obtain this knowledge. Chiropractors treated a variety of chronic disorders, such as obesity, diabetes, coronary artery disease, and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Conclusion: With 80% of the doctors who participated in the survey reporting they incorporate some form of nutritional counseling into their practices, it is suggested that the chiropractic physician is interested in a holistic practice. The next step is a comprehensive survey to determine the needs of chiropractors in the United States, so standardized protocols can be created that suit the needs of practitioners nationwide.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 72%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Nutritional counseling in the chiropractic practice: a survey of New York practitioners

Holtzman

Burke

2007

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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“…Although chiropractors typically receive education related to diet and nutrition, these areas are not necessarily their primary area of practice. [21][22][23] This raises the question of whether chiropractors should be selling these products because some may not have the necessary knowledge. This constraint is potentially compounded by the concern that research and evidence about nutritional products may be lacking generally.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%