Practitioner Perceptions of Emotions Associated with Pain: A Survey

Walker, Sandra; Bablis, Peter; Pollard, Henry; McHardy, Andrew

doi:10.1016/s0899-3467(07)60107-4

“…Diversified technique was reported to be the most commonly used technique system amongst Australian chiropractors. The high frequency of use of Diversified technique is in line with previous studies from Australia and overseas [4][5][6]13,26]. A Canadian study from 2009 found that Diversified was the main technique used in private practice, followed by Activator and Thompson technique [14].…”

Section: Scope Of Practicesupporting

confidence: 81%

“…However, data regarding the prevalence of specific musculoskeletal conditions presenting to chiropractic practices is lacking. There is some data available regarding presenting symptomatic regions [7,26,33], but not related to specific musculoskeletal diagnoses. Therefore, selection of musculoskeletal conditions based on specific epidemiological data was not possible.…”

Section: Limitationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

Clijsters

¹

,

Fronzoni

²

,

Jenkins

³

2014

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Background: There are several chiropractic spinal manipulative technique systems. However, there is limited research differentiating the efficacy of these techniques. Additionally, chiropractors may also use ancillary procedures in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, a variable that also needs to be considered when measuring the efficacy of chiropractic therapy. No data is currently available regarding the frequency of usage of chiropractic technique systems or ancillary procedures for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal conditions. Knowing which technique systems and ancillary procedures are used most frequently may help to direct future research. The aim of this research was to provide insight into which treatment approaches are used most frequently by Australian chiropractors to treat spinal musculoskeletal conditions. Methods: Cross-sectional survey design. The survey was sent online to the members of the two main Australian chiropractic associations between 30 th June 2013 and 7 th August 2013. The participants were asked to provide information on treatment choices for specific spinal musculoskeletal conditions. Results: 280 respondents. Diversified manipulative technique was the first choice of treatment for most of the included conditions. Diversified was used significantly less in 4 conditions; cervical disc syndrome with radiculopathy and cervical central stenosis were more likely to be treated with Activator; flexion distraction technique was used almost as much as Diversified in the treatment of lumbar disc syndrome with radiculopathy and lumbar central stenosis. More experienced Australian chiropractors use more Activator and soft tissue therapy and less Diversified technique compared to their less experienced peers. The majority of responding chiropractors used ancillary procedures such as soft tissue techniques and exercise prescription in the treatment of spinal musculoskeletal conditions.

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“…Diversified technique was reported to be the most commonly used technique system amongst Australian chiropractors. The high frequency of use of Diversified technique is in line with previous studies from Australia and overseas [ 4 - 6 , 13 , 26 ]. A Canadian study from 2009 found that Diversified was the main technique used in private practice, followed by Activator and Thompson technique [ 14 ].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 85%

Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

Clijsters

¹

,

Fronzoni

²

,

Jenkins

³

2014

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Background: There are several chiropractic spinal manipulative technique systems. However, there is limited research differentiating the efficacy of these techniques. Additionally, chiropractors may also use ancillary procedures in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, a variable that also needs to be considered when measuring the efficacy of chiropractic therapy. No data is currently available regarding the frequency of usage of chiropractic technique systems or ancillary procedures for the treatment of specific musculoskeletal conditions. Knowing which technique systems and ancillary procedures are used most frequently may help to direct future research. The aim of this research was to provide insight into which treatment approaches are used most frequently by Australian chiropractors to treat spinal musculoskeletal conditions. Methods: Cross-sectional survey design. The survey was sent online to the members of the two main Australian chiropractic associations between 30 th June 2013 and 7 th August 2013. The participants were asked to provide information on treatment choices for specific spinal musculoskeletal conditions. Results: 280 respondents. Diversified manipulative technique was the first choice of treatment for most of the included conditions. Diversified was used significantly less in 4 conditions; cervical disc syndrome with radiculopathy and cervical central stenosis were more likely to be treated with Activator; flexion distraction technique was used almost as much as Diversified in the treatment of lumbar disc syndrome with radiculopathy and lumbar central stenosis. More experienced Australian chiropractors use more Activator and soft tissue therapy and less Diversified technique compared to their less experienced peers. The majority of responding chiropractors used ancillary procedures such as soft tissue techniques and exercise prescription in the treatment of spinal musculoskeletal conditions.

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“…11,12,15,21 Many studies on the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes toward CP have been conducted in Canada among health care professionals (e.g., nurses, physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, etc.) 2,[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] or patients. [32][33][34][35][36] Understanding the beliefs and attitudes of the general population as a whole is also important and can permit better designing and tailoring of education programs, awareness campaigns and stigma reduction activities.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of the Quebec population toward chronic pain: Where are we now?

Lacasse

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,

Choinière

²

,

Connelly

³

2017

Canadian Journal of Pain

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Background: Many chronic pain (CP) awareness and educational initiatives have been achieved, but it is time to take stock of where we are today. Aims: The aim of this study was to describe and identify determinants of knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of different subgroups of the Quebec population regarding CP and especially toward people suffering from this condition. Methods: A web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted between May and June 2014. Results: A total of 1958 participants responded, among whom 70.9% reported suffering from CP and 14.4% reported being a health care professional (HCP). Almost half of the participants were not aware that the risk of developing CP is increased after undergoing surgery or that CP affects approximately one in five adults. A minority (10.30%) agreed that HCP are well trained in CP treatment. The two most frequent negative beliefs were that people suffering from CP become dependent on their medications as do drug addicts (16.7%) and that consulting a psychologist is useless unless the person with CP is depressed (16.9%). Multiple regression analysis showed that being a woman, being born in Canada, being unemployed, suffering from CP, and being an HCP were predictors of better knowledge and more positive attitudes toward people suffering from CP (all P values < 0.05). Older age and residing in a remote region were associated with poorer knowledge and more negative attitudes. Conclusions: Our results underline the importance of continuing the efforts and the need for more education programs, awareness campaigns, and stigma reduction activities about CP for HCP, patients, and the general public. RÉSUMÉ Contexte : De nombreuses initiatives de sensibilisation et d'éducation à propos de la douleur chronique ont été réalisées mais le temps est venu de faire le point sur la situation actuelle. Objectifs : Décrire et identifier les déterminants des connaissances, des attitudes et des croyances de différents sous-groupes de la population du Québec en ce qui concerne la douleur chronique, en particulier à l'égard des personnes qui souffrent de cette condition. Méthodes : Une étude transversale en ligne a été menée entre mai et juin 2014. Résultats : Au total, 1 958 participants ont répondu, parmi lesquels 70,9 % ont déclaré souffrir de douleur chronique et 14,4 % ont déclaré être des professionnels de la santé. Près de la moitié des participants ne savaient pas que le risque de souffrir de douleur chronique augmente après une intervention chirurgicale ou que la douleur chronique affecte près d'un adulte sur cinq. Une minorité (10,30 %) était d'accord pour dire que les professionnels de la santé sont bien formés pour traiter la douleur chronique. Les deux croyances négatives les plus fréquentes étaient que les personnes souffrant de douleur chronique deviennent dépendantes à leur médication tout comme des toxicomanes (16,7 %) et qu'il est inutile de consulter un psychologue sauf si la personne souffrant de douleur chronique est déprimée (16,9 %). Une analyse de régression multiple...

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Practitioner Perceptions of Emotions Associated with Pain: A Survey

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Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

Chiropractic treatment approaches for spinal musculoskeletal conditions: a cross-sectional survey

Knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of the Quebec population toward chronic pain: Where are we now?

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