Frequency and indication of non-musculoskeletal examinations: a cross-sectional survey of Quebec chiropractors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 1% of low back pain is estimated to be caused by serious systemic diseases, including cancer, infection, or abdominal aortic dissection. This study aimed to determine the frequency of execution of non-MSK physical examination procedures among Quebec chiropractors and to identify the clinical context that prompts them to use these physical examination procedures.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey containing 44 questions administered to a random sample of Quebec chiropractors using a succession of online, postal and phone questionnaires. The 4-part survey questionnaire contained six demographic questions, 28 single-choice questions to determine the frequency of execution of non-MSK physical examination procedures, seven short clinical vignettes for which

SUBMITTER: Giroux D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903024 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature