A profile of osteopathic practice in Australia 2010-2011: a cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is limited evidence available to describe a profile of osteopathic practice in Australia. The purpose of this study was to describe the current activities of Australian osteopaths, using an internationally-developed standardised data collection tool.

Methods

A voluntary national paper-based survey using a modified UK-developed standardised data collection tool was distributed to and completed by osteopaths across Australia between June 2010 and June 2011.

Results

Fifty four osteopaths participated in this study and returned a total of 799 patient records. Two thirds of patients were female, with a median age of 39 years and age range of 7 days - 89 years. Almost three quarters of people seeking osteopathic care were employed and the largest source of

SUBMITTER: Burke SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3733950 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature