Management of Chronic Spine-Related Conditions: Consensus Recommendations of a Multidisciplinary Panel

Chiropractic Attitudes and Utilization of Evidence-Based Practice: The Use of the EBASE Questionnaire

“…In keeping with Sackett et al's 2 definition of EBM (i.e., integrating the best external evidence with individual clinical expertise and patients' choice), we must also continue to recognize the importance of nonclinical trials evidence sources such as the opinions of respected clinicians, 33 textbooks, 34 and clinical evidence derived from one's own clinical practice. 35 While the EBASE survey instrument was simple and inexpensive to administer and was validated for its use to examine social, situational and behavioral factors in the uptake and utilization of EBP, we must acknowledge the limitations of bias (i.e., recall bias, social desirability bias, and errors in observation), over-estimation, and inaccuracies germane to self-reports as made by our responders and those of other studies discussed. Chiropractic education has incorporated EBP training only in the past 15 years or so, and there remains a wide variability of competence in its application in practice.…”

Consensus Process to Develop a Best-Practice Document on the Role of Chiropractic Care in Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Wellness

“…75,76 An approach used by consensus panels is to develop bestpractice recommendations. 59,60,77 Best practices have been described as "…not a specific practice per se but rather a level of agreement about research-based knowledge and an integrative process of embedding this knowledge into the organization and delivery of health care." 75…”

Chiropractic Care and Public Health: Answering Difficult Questions About Safety, Care Through the Lifespan, and Community Action

“…Many DCs are trained in conservative care throughout the life-span, [187][188][189][190] evidence-based methods, and use of best practices and practice guidelines. [191][192][193][194][195][196][197][198][199][200][201] These practices help to improve quality of care and reduce potential risk and reduce cost. It is the responsibility of every health care provider (MD, DO, DC, PT, nurse, PA) not only to be aware of public health matters but also to participate in them.…”