The use of diagnostic coding in chiropractic practice

Table 1 Characteristics of participating chiropractors

Chiropractor characteristics (N = 14)
Chiropractor characteristics	Average	*Range*
Age in years	46	30-57
Years in practice	19	5-32
	No.	%
Gender
Female	1	7
Male	13	93
Location
Metropolitan*	10	72
Rural	4	28
Graduated in Australia	13	92
Holds Postgraduate qualification	5	35
Involved in Teaching	3	20
Membership:
CAA	6	42
COCA	5	35
Other **	6	42
Computer use in clinic:
Do not have computer in practice	2	14
Clinical records paperless	1	7
Clinical records partially paperless	5	35
Clinical records paper only	7	50

*Determined from Australian Standard Geographical Classification - Remoteness Area (ASGC-RA).
**Other includes: The Australasian College of Chiropractors, Gonstead Chiropractic group, Australian Spinal Research Foundation, CAA sports.
CAA = Chiropractors’ Association of Australia; COCA = Chiropractic and Osteopathic College of Australasia.

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