Table 6 Logistic regression analysis identifying associations with chiropractors who use ICHD primary headache diagnostic criteria
Factors | Â | Odds Ratio | 95% C.I. | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ICHD primary headache diagnostic criteria influences headache management | Strongly Disagree/Disagree/Neutral | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Agree/Strongly Agree | 7.86 | 3.15, 19.60 | < 0.001 | |
ICHD primary headache diagnostic criteria improves decision-making about headache patient referral/co-management | Strongly Disagree/Disagree/Neutral | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Agree/Strongly Agree | 2.35 | 1.01, 5.47 | 0.046 | |
Referral to investigate a headache red-flag | Never/Rarely/Sometimes | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Often | 2.67 | 1.02, 6.96 | 0.045 | |
Referral to assist headache prevention | Never/Rarely/Sometimes | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Often | 0.16 | 0.03, 0.80 | 0.026 | |
ICHD primary headache diagnostic criteria are distinct for the diagnosis of primary headaches | Strongly Disagree/Disagree/Neutral | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Agree/Strongly Agree | 3.64 | 1.58, 8.39 | 0.002 | |
Massage, myofascial technique, stretching or trigger-points to neck/shoulder area for tension headache management | Never/rarely | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Often/Almost every new patient with tension headache | 4.33 | 1.67, 11.19 | 0.003 | |
Headache diary | Never/Rarely | 1.00 | Â | Â |
Often/Every new patient with headache | 3.52 | 1.41, 8.77 | 0.007 |