A descriptive evaluation of a job analysis survey in the chiropractic profession in Switzerland - an update after more than 10 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to update the results of the first Swiss Job Analysis Survey in 2009 with regard to the demographics of the chiropractors and their patients, practice characteristics, interprofessional collaboration, the importance of imaging, and job satisfaction.

Methods

In April 2020, the adapted 2009 questionnaire was electronically sent to all members of the Swiss Chiropractic Association ChiroSuisse (N = 316). Only complete questionnaires were included in the descriptive analysis. Demographic data were compared to all ChiroSuisse members.

Results

The response rate was 76.3%. The mean age of the participants was 49.9 ± 12.3 years and 62.2% were male. Among the younger chiropractors (≤ 15 years of professional experience), 51.6

SUBMITTER: Baechler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11197174 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature