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Table 4 Three case scenarios for which continued care would be the correct choice in a survey of 214 Australian chiropractic students

From: Chiropractic student choices in relation to indications, non-indications and contra-indications of continued care

Case Scenarios

Population

‘Correct’ response

N (%)

[95% CI]

Neck Scenario 1

Simple uncomplicated neck pain

Students Year 3

4

5

81 (80)

82 (95)

25 (100)

[71–88]

[89–99]

[86–100]

Neck Scenario 2

Simple uncomplicated neck pain with pain in the trapezius

Students Year 3

4

5

43 (43)

50 (58)

21 (84)

[33–53]

[47–69]

[64–96]

LBP Scenario 4

Recurrent LBP over 12 months with previous episodes and complete recovery

Students Year 3

4

5

58 (61)

48 (57)

22 (88)

[51–71]

[46–68]

[69–98]