Brian Anderson, D.C., M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research
brian.anderson@palmer.edu
563-884-5125
Research Interests
Health services research; using administrative datasets to evaluate the association between provider type and utilization of medical services (including opioid medications) for musculoskeletal disorders; application of treatment escalation modeling to musculoskeletal disorders
Research Keywords
Health services research, low back pain, neck pain, opioids, chiropractic, cost effectiveness, treatment escalation
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Health Sciences (Ph.D), Northern Illinois University
- Master of Science, Advanced Clinical Practice (M.S.), National University of Health Sciences
- Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), National University of Health Sciences
- Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Benedictine University
- Bachelor of Science, Public Health (B.S.), Northern Illinois University
Recent Awards/Key Committees
- Member, Faculty Senate, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 2021
- Editorial Advisory Board, DC Tracts (Data Trace Publishing) – 2018-present
- Peer reviewer, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies – 2015-present
- Peer reviewer, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine – 2015-present
- Best scientific paper- Association of Chiropractic Colleges – Research Agenda Conference. “Analyzing insurance claims to determine patterns of chiropractic care for low back pain and their association with treatment escalation” (2021)
Funded Grants/Projects, 2011-Present
NCMIC Foundation Educational Scholarship recipient: 2015-2019
Principle Investigator
Selected Publications
The relationship between healthcare provider availability and conservative versus non-conservative treatment for back pain among older americans
Author(s): Anderson BR, Yakusheva O, Liu H, Bynum JPW, Davis MA
Publication: J Gen Intern Med
Volume: epbub ahead of print
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Year: 2021
Treatment of a patient with central pain sensitization using graded motor imagery principles: a case report
Author(s): Anderson B, Meyster V
Publication: J Chiropr Med
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Page(s): 264-267
Year: 2018
Critical analysis of “x-ray imaging is essential for contemporary chiropractic and manual therapy spinal rehabilitation: radiography increases benefits and reduces risks” by Oakley et al
Author(s): Anderson BR
Publication: Dose Response
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
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Year: 2018
Previously undiagnosed malignant brain tumor discovered during examination of a patient seeking chiropractic care
Author(s): Anderson B
Publication: J Chiropr Med
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Page(s): 42-46
Year: 2016
The effect of dietary change in a patient with Ichthyosis Vulgaris: a case report
Author(s): Anderson B
Publication: Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal (IMCJ)
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page(s): 42-46
Year: 2015