Research projects and training programs at the
Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research are devoted to improving public health
by developing knowledge, translating that knowledge to the practice of
chiropractic health care, and training translational researchers to further
advance the science of chiropractic. This is accomplished through a synergy of
high-quality, relevant clinical studies, basic science, and health services
research.
The College has achieved internationally
recognized success in three main areas of study: 1) delivery of care, which
encompasses the doctor/patient relationship, cost-effectiveness, safety and risk
issues, and wellness and prevention issues: 2) outcomes of care, which encompass
biological/physiological effects, along with clinical evaluation, diagnosis and
prognosis, as well as technique assessment; and 3) mechanisms of care, which
encompass normative data, spine lesions (e.g. vertebral subluxation complex) and
spinal manipulation/adjustment.