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Good, Christopher J.

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Introduction An Innovative Teaching Strategy Used to Address the Role of Chiropractors As Community Health Care Advocates  Christopher Good, DC, MA(Ed), ICCSP College of Chiropractic University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT Chiropractic is Changing  • Expanded Scope of Practice • Wellness practices (coaching) • Specialty practices • Community Health Initiatives •  National and International Accreditation Standards: mandatory training to promote health, wellness, safety and disease prevention •  The World Federation of Chiropractic supports the WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health and eliminating tobacco use •  The American Chiropractic Association adopted a resolution supporting the American Public Health Association and encourages members to join •  Association of Chiropractic Colleges Chiropractic Paradigm: “Doctors of Chiropractic advise and educate patients and communities in structural and spinal hygiene and healthful living practices.”   Conclusions •  Curricular change can be accomplished with interactive teaching strategies that motivate students •  Community health can be improved when supported by quality evidence and data collection •  DCs can function as community health care advocates Methods Discussion 50 classes over 5 months            Data Collection •  The average volume in classes: 60 - 72 dBs  •  Maximum peak volume regularly spiked to over 100 dBs. •  When instructor tried to shout over the music, the volume was over 120 decibels (4-6 times per song, 40 times over the class)  Results How to Incorporate Teaching About Community Health Care…Tell a Story, Show Results, Give an Interactive Assignment Tinnitus after one class Class instructor not helpful Time for a cunning plan:  the IPhone dB Volume Meter Evidence of Risks and Benefits Explained to Management and Instructors  •  Noise induced hearing loss is the most preventable cause of hearing loss. It often occurs in childhood and gets worse with age (84% of people aged 71-85 have loss) •  The risk begins at 75-85 dBs at steady states (in industry)  •  Loss is common with intermittent volumes between   120-140 dBs (firecrackers and small arms fire) •  Normal conversation is 50 dBs, loud rock concerts peak at 120 dBs •  Music does improve physical performance, but students often perceive music is too loud when instructors don’t  Resolution  •  Class averages were generally 60-65 dBs and maximum volume seldom rose above 90 dBs.  The Class Assignment  •  Identify a health care issue in your community •  Describe a plan using some type of new data collection •  Identify the decision makers and explain how you would present the information •  Include at least 3 high quality references to emphasize the negative effects of the problem and/or positive effects of your solution •  Presentation counts (spelling, grammar, punctuation, reference format)  Spin Class Music Volume is a Risk to Hearing   Students learn how to: •  Devise new methods of data collection •  Gain expertise in accessing the scientific literature •  Develop unique problem solving skills •  Gain respect as a knowledgeable primary contact health care professional •  Improve interpersonal skills  Some of the Student Projects: •  Effect of cigarette smoking on family members •  Steroid use at gyms •  Ergonomic furniture at workplace •  Speeding at high traffic pedestrian areas •  Exposure to sunlight (over tanning) •  Pesticides in public areas •  Bike lanes in town Acknowledgements This paper was abstracted and presented at the WFC/ACC Education Conference, Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2014, Miami, Fla.  Financial support was given by the University of Bridgeport.  

An Innovative Teaching Strategy Used to Address the Role of Chiropractors As Community Health Care Advocates

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