Comparison of chiropractic student lexicon at two educational institutions: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate student perceptions of chiropractic cultural authority, role in healthcare and use of terms at two chiropractic institutions, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and Parker University (Parker).

Methods

A unique survey was developed and administered electronically to Year 2-3 students (n=387) at CMCC and as a paper-based surveys to trimester 4-5 (comparison with Year 2) and 6-7 (comparison with Year 3) (n=277) students at Parker. Responses were anonymous. The survey assessed the likelihood that students at both chiropractic programs would use eight different chiropractic terms. The survey also assessed their preference toward different options with respect to chiropractic's cultural authority.

Results

Response rates were 36.2% and 78

SUBMITTER: Gleberzon BJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6493211 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature