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Table 3 Income and patient load satisfaction for osteopaths practicing in other states compared to Victoria

From: Impact of the workforce distribution on the viability of the osteopathic profession in Australia: results from a national survey of registered osteopaths

 

Osteopaths practicing outside of Victoria (n = 207)

 

OR

95% CI

p value

β coefficient

Model fit (p value)

Income (AUD per year)

 Under $50,000

1.00

1.00

–

–

<.0001

 $50 – 100 K

1.27

0.78–2.05

0.337

0.236

 $100-$150 K

2.64

1.43–4.86

0.002

0.971

 More than $150 K

2.82

1.54–5.18

0.001

1.039

Practitioner perceptions of patient load

 Happy with number of patients or would like less

1.00

1.00

–

–

<.0001

 Would like more patients

0.52

0.28–0.96

0.038

−0.660