Table 7 Expectations of chiropractic care: responses to questions related to on-going treatment (n = 544); n/a = not answered
From: Patients’ experiences and expectations of chiropractic care: a national cross-sectional survey
Statements | Expected | Did it happen? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | n/a | Yes | No | n/a | |
Q29. I expect to be given time to tell the chiropractor about how I felt after my last treatment, and discuss any problems or concerns. | 98% | 1% | 0% | 97% | 1% | 1% |
Q30. I expect the chiropractor to ask me if there has been any change in my condition, general health or medication. | 97% | 2% | 1% | 97% | 2% | 1% |
Q31. I expect the chiropractor to allow sufficient time for the consultation. | 99% | 0% | 1% | 97% | 2% | 1% |
Q32. I expect the chiropractor to talk to me about further treatment options. | 91% | 6% | 2% | 87% | 9% | 4% |
Q33. I expect the chiropractor to allow me time to decide what I wish to do about future treatment. | 92% | 5% | 3% | 91% | 5% | 4% |
Q34. I expect the chiropractor to agree with me when my treatment should be reviewed. | 85% | 11% | 4% | 84% | 10% | 6% |
Q35. I expect the chiropractor to give me advice about how I manage my problems/symptoms between treatments. | 97% | 2% | 1% | 96 | 3% | 1% |