The Austrian Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA): A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since the previous survey of the osteopathic profession in Austria was almost a decade ago, an update was necessary. The Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA) project was developed as a Europe-based survey, whereby an updated profile of the profession not only provides new data for Austria, but also allows for a clear comparison with other European countries.

Methods

A voluntary, online-based, closed-ended survey was distributed across Austria in the period between April and August 2020. The original English OPERA-questionnaire, composed of 52 questions in seven sections, was formally translated in German and adapted to the Austrian situation. Recruitment was performed through social-media and an e-based campaign.

Results

The survey was co

SUBMITTER: van Dun PLS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9704649 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature