Table 8 A detailed overview of the three chiropractic students in the highest conservatism group
From: Chiropractic conservatism among chiropractic students in Denmark: prevalence and consequences
Students in conservatism group 4 | Case #1 | Case #2 | Case #3 |
|---|---|---|---|
Demographics | Female 3rd year conservatism score of 8 | Female 4th year conservatism score of 8 | Female 3rd year conservatism score of 9 |
CP1 – Mechanical neck pain | I would treat the patient with the assistance of another paramedic | I would treat the patient on my own | I would treat the patient on my own |
CP2 – Mechanical neck pain with radiation | I would treat the patient whilst asking the opinion of a specialist | I would treat the patient on my own | I would treat the patient with the assistance of another paramedic |
CP3 – Upper motor lesion | I would not treat the patient but refer him out | I would treat the patient with the assistance of a general practitioner | I would treat the patient with the assistance of a general practitioner |
PED1 – Primary prevention of back disorders | Don’t know | Probably not | Probably yes |
PED2 – Primary prevention of diseases | Probably not | Don’t know | Probably yes |
LBP1 – Mechanical back pain | No reply | I would try a few more treatments and perhaps change my treatment strategy, until I am sure that I cannot do any more. | I would follow this patient for a while, attempting to prolong the time period between visits until either the patient is asymptomatic or until we have found a suitable time lapse between check-ups to keep the patient symptom-free. |
LBP2 – Recurrent low back pain | No reply | I would follow this patient for a while, attempting to prolong the time period between visits until either the patient is asymptomatic or until we have found a suitable time lapse between check-ups to keep the patient symptom-free. | I would advise the patient to seek additional treatment whilst following the patient. |
LBP3 – Pain aggravation | No reply | I would try a few more treatments and perhaps change my treatment strategy, until I am sure that I cannot do any more. | I would try a few more treatments and perhaps change my treatment strategy, until I am sure that I cannot do any more. |
LBP4 – Depression | No reply | I would follow this patient for a while, attempting to prolong the time period between visits until either the patient is asymptomatic or until we have found a suitable time lapse between check-ups to keep the patient symptom-free. | I would refer the patient to another health care practitioner for a second opinion. |