The utilisation of regulated standardised care packages by Danish chiropractors: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Denmark, chiropractors in primary care work as independent private contractors regulated by the Danish National Health Authorities. The regulation includes partial reimbursement intended for standardised care packages for lumbar and cervical radiculopathy and lumbar spinal stenosis. Random checks have shown lower use than expected. This study aimed to describe and explore the utilisation of standardised chiropractic care packages and identify barriers to uptake.

Methods

A convergent mixed-method design was conceptualised. The use of standardised care packages was collected by register data. Potential determinants of difference in utilisation were assessed using a modified version of the Determinants of Implementation Behaviour Questionnaire (DIBQ) divided into

SUBMITTER: Jensen RK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8903550 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature