Table 1 Descriptive summary of studies relating to interprofessional practice involving chiropractors
Author and origin | Stated purpose | Context | Unit(s) of observation | Health care challenge | Design an Methods | IPP partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
[9] Canada | To investigate the effect of integrating chiropractic on the practice and attitudes of providers | Multidisciplinary healthcare teams at two community health centers | Service providers | None specified | Design: Mixed methods Quantitative methods-Provider Questionnaire regarding opinions, experiences with collaboration, and perceptions of chiropractic care Qualitative methods- Focus group interviews, individual interviews | MD Nurse practitioner Registered nurse |
[24] Canada | To examine the integration of chiropractors into multi-disciplinary healthcare teams in the specialisation of sport medicine | High-performance sport work sites (e.g., major games, on tour with teams, at training centers) | Service providers | None specified | Design: Qualitative case study Qualitative methods- Individual interviews | MD PT Athletic therapist |
[13] Canada | To evaluate if: Chiropractic could be integrated successfully within a hospital system The integration would reduce MSK pain and disability The level of satisfaction of patients and collaboration providers/administrators with the model of care | Hospital system of care- Department of Family and Community Medicine | Service providers and patients | Adults suffering from MSK pain and disability | Design: Prospective observational Quantitative methods- Self-reported pain, disability, general health, function, satisfaction Qualitative methods- Individual interviews | MD PT Administrators |
[10] USA | To compare clinical outcomes of older adults receiving back pain treatment under three professional practice models that included primary medical care with or without chiropractic care | A family medicine residency and a chiropractic research center | Older adults (> 65) | LBP | Design: Pilot randomized controlled trial Quantitative methods- Primary outcomes: Self-reported LBP intensity & disability Secondary clinical outcomes: LBP bothersomeness, Fear Avoidance Beliefs, Timed Up and Go Test, perceived global improvement of LBP, overall health and quality of life and satisfaction with 6 domains of LBP care | MD |
[22] USA | To evaluate the perceived feasibility of a patient-centered practice model for back pain, including facilitators for interprofessional collaboration between family MDs and chiropractors | A family medicine residency and a chiropractic research center located in Davenport, Iowa, USA | Service providers | LBP | Design: Qualitative evaluation Qualitative methods- individual interviews, chart abstractions, fieldnotes | MD |
[21] USA | To investigate the aspects of interprofessional collaboration occurring in a sample of complementary and integrative health (CIH) providers | Private practice and community health centers | Service providers | None specified | Design: Qualitative health service case study Qualitative methods- Individual interviews | AOM practitioner Midwife Massage therapist Naturopath |
[12] | Explore the role and perceived value of chiropractors to Danish elite football clubs. And additionally explore the barriers and facilitators to interprofessional practice involving chiropractors | Danish premier league (Superliga) clubs | Service coordinators | None specified | Design: Qualitative case study Qualitative methods- Individual interviews | None specified |