15 research outputs found
The influence of thin film adhesives in pullout tests between nickel–titanium shape memory alloy and carbon fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites
Quality of Life Assessment in Southwest Oncology Group Clinical Trials: Translating and Validating a Spanish Questionnaire
Effectiveness of Family and Caregiver Interventions on Patient Outcomes in Adults with Cancer: A Systematic Review
Central Paratethys paleoenvironment during the Badenian (Middle Miocene): evidence from foraminifera and stable isotope (δ13C and δ18O) study in the Vienna Basin (Slovakia)
A randomized controlled trial of physical activity, dietary habit, and distress management with the Leadership and Coaching for Health (LEACH) program for disease-free cancer survivors
Chiropractic and CAM Utilization: A Descriptive Review
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>To conduct a descriptive review of the scientific literature examining use rates of modalities and procedures used by CAM clinicians to manage chronic LBP and other conditions</p> <p>Data Sources</p> <p>A literature of PubMed and MANTIS was performed using the key terms <it>Chiropractic; Low Back Pain; Utilization Rate; Use Rate; Complementary and Alternative Medicine</it>; and <it>Health Services </it>in various combinations.</p> <p>Data Selection</p> <p>A total of 137 papers were selected, based upon including information about chiropractic utilization, CAM utilization and low back pain and other conditions.</p> <p>Data Synthesis</p> <p>Information was extracted from each paper addressing use of chiropractic and CAM, and is summarized in tabular form.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Thematic analysis of the paper topics indicated that there were 5 functional areas covered by the literature: back pain papers, general chiropractic papers, insurance-related papers, general CAM-related papers; and worker's compensation papers.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Studies looking at chiropractic utilization demonstrate that the rates vary, but generally fall into a range from around 6% to 12% of the population, most of whom seek chiropractic care for low back pain and not for organic disease or visceral dysfunction. CAM is itself used by people suffering from a variety of conditions, though it is often used not as a primary intervention, but rather as an additional form of care. CAM and chiropractic often offer lower costs for comparable results compared to conventional medicine.</p