Table 4 Weighted relative frequency (95%CI) of conflicting responses to statements about identity versus setting, role and future
Concordant: Traditional & Alternative | Discordant: Progressive & Alternative | Discordant: Traditional & Mainstream | Concordant: Progressive & Mainstream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Identity (Traditional or Progressive) | 1. It is important for chiropractors to strongly uphold the traditional chiropractic theory that adjusting the spine corrects “dis-ease” | |||
vs. Setting (Alternative or Mainstream) | ||||
1. Inclusion of clinical chiropractic training internships and post-graduate positions in integrative medical settings are important to the progression of the chiropractic profession [n = 2313] | 19.9% (18.3–21.6%) | 10.1% (8.9–11.4%) | 25.1% (23.4–26.9%) | 44.9% (42.9–46.9%) |
2. Chiropractic providers should maintain its primary health care (direct access) status [n = 2309] | 4.3% (3.5–5.2%) | 7.6% (6.6–8.7%) | 40.8% (38.8–42.8%) | 47.3% (45.3–49.4%) |
vs. Role (Alternative or Mainstream) | ||||
1. Chiropractic intervention should consist of chiropractic adjustment only [n = 2317] | 14.3% (12.9–15.8%) | 1.8% (1.3–2.4%) | 30.7% (28.9–32.6%) | 53.2% (51.2–55.2%) |
2. The chiropractic profession should expand its scope of practice to include prescription of medication, with appropriate advanced training [n = 2314] | 39.5% (37.5–41.5%) | 34.5% (32.6–36.5%) | 5.6% (4.8–6.6%) | 20.4% (18.8–22.1%) |
vs. Future (Alternative or Mainstream) | ||||
1. It is appropriate to allow for chiropractic theories to be updated and enhanced through the application and integration of current scientific advancements [n = 2317] | 7.1% (6.1–8.2%) | 2.3% (1.8–3%) | 38% (36.1–40%) | 52.6% (50.6–54.6%) |
2. It is appropriate for the chiropractic profession to distinguish and promote two separate subgroups of intervention. 1) Providing manual and other non-drug procedures 2) Providing subluxation correction only [n = 2317] | 33.5% (31.7–35.5%) | 39.9% (37.9–41.9%) | 11.5% (10.2–12.8%) | 15% (13.6–16.6%) |