Our study concluded that SMT providers do not share a common outlook concerning patient safety. The perspectives chiropractors and physical therapists have about patient safety are influenced by their professional background, clinical experience and environment, and patient factors. Current practice settings may often limit the time and resources practitioners have at their disposal to engage proactively in patient safety initiatives.
This study examined insurance claims from nearly 60,000 individuals from 2012-2018 through a data-sharing agreement that provided claims from a privately-insured Fortune 500 company.
Stacie Salsbury, M.S.N., Ph.D., R.N. began her career as a nurse, eventually earning her doctor of philosophy in gerontological nursing. She’s conducted research at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research for the past 11 years.
This study determined the risk factors associated with the transition from acute to chronic LBP in patients from 77 primary care practices in 4 geographic regions across the United States between 2016-2018.
In elementary school, I suffered from osteochondritis dissecans and had to have several surgeries. This sparked my interest in the human body and how it operates, so I knew I wanted to pursue some form of health care. At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with a right thoracic idiopathic scoliosis. This experience nearly solidified my interest in chiropractic, and yet the idea of becoming a doctor of osteopathic medicine still intrigued me.
