Doctors of chiropractic working with or within integrated healthcare delivery systems: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Back and neck pain are the leading causes of disability worldwide. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) are trained to manage these common conditions and can provide non-pharmacological treatment aligned with international clinical practice guidelines. Although DCs practice in over 90 countries, chiropractic care is rarely available within integrated healthcare delivery systems. A lack of DCs in private practice, particularly in low-income communities, may also limit access to chiropractic care. Improving collaboration between medical providers and community-based DCs, or embedding DCs in medical settings such as hospitals or community health centres, will improve access to evidence-based care for musculoskeletal conditions.

Methods and analyses

This scoping review wil

SUBMITTER: Roseen EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7839851 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature