The impact and public health response of chiropractors to the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey across four continents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on healthcare professionals has implications for healthcare delivery, including the public health guidance provided to patients. This study aims to assess the response and impact of COVID-19 on chiropractors internationally, and examines the public health response of chiropractors to the COVID-19 pandemic practising under a musculoskeletal spine-care versus subluxation-based care paradigm.

Methods

A survey was distributed to chiropractors in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and United States (Oct. 2nd-Dec. 22nd, 2020) via professional bodies/publications, and social media. Questions were categorised into three domains: socio-demographic, public health response and business/financial impact. Multivariable lo

SUBMITTER: Moore C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9081962 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature