A Proposal Regarding the Identity of Chiropractic: Embrace the Centrality of the Spine
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2020, Complementary Therapies in Clinical PracticeCitation Excerpt :As it currently stands, the progression of chiropractic may be hindered by this division on foundational concepts and by the clustering of those who practice into rival camps [81]. Attempts to bridge the gap between the approaches have been contentious [11,117], and the profession has not yet resolved issues of professional and social identity [73,85]. Chiropractic has been successful in attaining the formal criteria of a health care profession [14], and over the last 50 years, the professional focus of chiropractic has included obtaining formal recognition by government agencies, achieving insurance equality, and gaining greater acceptance in health care [65,93].
Chiropractors’ Perspectives on the Meaning and Assessment of Quality of Life Within Their Practice in New Zealand: An Exploratory Qualitative Study
2019, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsCitation Excerpt :The participants were not asked information about their personal practice style; however, the analysis identified that the focus group participants believed that the primary intention of chiropractic care is more wellness-focused rather than symptom-focused. Although this sample of New Zealand chiropractors seemed unified in their practice objective, according to some authors the general chiropractic profession remains heterogeneous.61,62 The focus group findings suggest that the QOL concept is rarely part of communication with patients, potentially owing to chiropractors themselves being affected by the professional divide on practice objectives.
Analysis and Adjustment of Vertebral Subluxation as a Separate and Distinct Identity for the Chiropractic Profession: A Commentary
2016, Journal of Chiropractic HumanitiesCitation Excerpt :When chiropractors identify themselves as back pain specialists, or even spine specialists, they compete not only with medical practitioners, but also with osteopaths, physical therapists, massage therapists, and medicine cabinets in the homes of millions of potential patients. Others have suggested that the chiropractic identity be centered on the spine.8 However, such an identity is vague and also covered by other health professions.
Caught in the crosshairs: Identity and cultural authority within chiropractic
2011, Social Science and MedicineCitation Excerpt :Claims of cultural authority must be projected in spite of unfavorable stereotypes of chiropractors as “back crackers.” One professional segment has decided to turn the stereotype into a more positive image as “spinal care specialists” (Briggance, 2005; Murphy et al., 2008; WFC, 2005). Briggance (2005) reasons that chiropractic should simply align themselves with the public’s image because that is what chiropractors do, anyway.
Source of support: the author received financial support in the amount of $1,500 from NCMIC Group, Inc. to help cover the cost of production.