Cranial osteopathy: its fate seems clear

Hartman, Steve E.

doi:10.1186/1746-1340-14-10

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“…For assessment of pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunction, landmark asymmetry and tests that assess sacroiliac motion have been criticized for poor reliability and lack of validity [ 31 , 34 - 36 ]. While cranial approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of the spine and pelvis were favored by study respondents, their use is debated within the profession, with criticisms ranging from the biological plausibility of the concept to the lack of examiner reliability and outcome studies [ 37 , 38 ]. Using the results from this study, which provides information about tests that are in common use, future studies could be designed to improve the reliability of these procedures.…”

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Spinal and sacroiliac assessment and treatment techniques used by osteopathic physicians in the United States

Fryer

Morse

Johnson

2009

Osteopathic Medicine and Primary Care

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Spinal and sacroiliac assessment and treatment techniques used by osteopathic physicians in the United States

Fryer

Morse

Johnson

2009

Osteopathic Medicine and Primary Care

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“…Osteopathic practice and clinical decision-making is embedded within traditional concepts and principles [ 31 , 32 ], many of which are drawn from interpretations and observations by prominent individuals made early in the history of the profession. Contemporary research has led some authors to question the validity and usefulness of such models [ 33 – 35 ]. Certainly, there is insufficient research evidence to support all aspects of osteopathy practice and the need for a broader research agenda has been proposed [ 36 , 37 ].…”

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Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

Sundberg

Leach

Thomson

et al. 2018

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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BackgroundEvidence-based practice (EBP) is a clinical decision-making framework that supports quality improvement in healthcare. While osteopaths are key providers of musculoskeletal healthcare, the extent to which osteopaths engage in EBP is unclear. Thus, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate UK osteopaths’ attitudes, skills and use of EBP, and perceived barriers and facilitators of EBP uptake.MethodsUK-registered osteopaths were invited to complete the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude and Utilisation Survey (EBASE) online.ResultsOf the 5200 registered osteopaths in the UK, 9.9% (517/5200) responded to the invitation, and 7.2% (375/5200) completed the EBASE (< 20% incomplete answers). The demographic characteristics of the survey sample were largely similar to those of the UK osteopathy workforce. The osteopaths reported overall positive attitudes towards EBP, with most agreeing that EBP improves the quality of patient care (69.3%) and is necessary for osteopathy practice (76.5%). The majority reported moderate-level skills in EBP, and most (80.8%) were interested in improving these skills. Participating osteopaths typically engaged in EBP activities 1–5 times over the last month. Barriers to EBP uptake included a lack of time and clinical evidence in osteopathy. Main facilitators of EBP included having access to online databases, internet at work, full-text articles, and EBP education materials.ConclusionsUK osteopaths were generally supportive of evidence-based practice, had moderate-level skills in EBP and engaged in EBP activities infrequently. The development of effective interventions that improve osteopaths’ skills and the incorporation of EBP into clinical practice should be the focus of future research.

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“…Osteopathic practice and clinical decision-making is embedded within traditional concepts and principles [31,32], many of which are drawn from interpretations and observations by prominent individuals made early in the history of the profession. Contemporary research has led some authors to question the validity and usefulness of such models [33][34][35]. Certainly, there is insufficient research evidence to support all aspects of osteopathy practice and the need for a broader research agenda has been proposed [36,37].…”

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confidence: 99%

Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK Osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

Sundberg

Leach

Thomson

et al. 2019

Advances in Integrative Medicine

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Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a clinical decision-making framework that supports quality improvement in healthcare. While osteopaths are key providers of musculoskeletal healthcare, the extent to which osteopaths engage in EBP is unclear. Thus, the aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate UK osteopaths' attitudes, skills and use of EBP, and perceived barriers and facilitators of EBP uptake. Methods: UK-registered osteopaths were invited to complete the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude and Utilisation Survey (EBASE) online. Results: Of the 5200 registered osteopaths in the UK, 9.9% (517/5200) responded to the invitation, and 7.2% (375/ 5200) completed the EBASE (< 20% incomplete answers). The demographic characteristics of the survey sample were largely similar to those of the UK osteopathy workforce. The osteopaths reported overall positive attitudes towards EBP, with most agreeing that EBP improves the quality of patient care (69.3%) and is necessary for osteopathy practice (76.5%). The majority reported moderate-level skills in EBP, and most (80.8%) were interested in improving these skills. Participating osteopaths typically engaged in EBP activities 1-5 times over the last month. Barriers to EBP uptake included a lack of time and clinical evidence in osteopathy. Main facilitators of EBP included having access to online databases, internet at work, full-text articles, and EBP education materials. Conclusions: UK osteopaths were generally supportive of evidence-based practice, had moderate-level skills in EBP and engaged in EBP activities infrequently. The development of effective interventions that improve osteopaths' skills and the incorporation of EBP into clinical practice should be the focus of future research.

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Cranial osteopathy: its fate seems clear

Cited by 30 publications

References 7 publications

Spinal and sacroiliac assessment and treatment techniques used by osteopathic physicians in the United States

Spinal and sacroiliac assessment and treatment techniques used by osteopathic physicians in the United States

Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK Osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey

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