Cross-Sectional Survey of Opinions, Professional Changes, and Personal Hardships of COVID-19 on Chiropractors in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess self-reported data from a sample of U.S. doctors of chiropractic during the COVID-19 pandemic about levels of psychological stress and beliefs of the association between chiropractic spinal manipulation and the immune system.

Methods

Chiropractors in the United States were invited via social media and e-mail to complete a survey about chiropractic and COVID-19. The survey collected demographic information, office protocols, changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic, chiropractic profession opinions, information related to stress, and personal beliefs from April 19 to May 3 of 2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results

Of approximately 77000 U.S.-licensed chiropractors,750 responded. Of this sample,

SUBMITTER: Neff SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9225933 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature