Chiropractic’s Healthcare System Impact 102 / 1 Credit

Reviews Included:

1. Chiropractor Characteristics Associated with Higher Referrals from General Practitioners
2. Cost of Chiropractic vs. Medical Management of Spine-Related Musculoskeletal Pain
3. Impact of Initial Provider Specialty on Longitudinal Care Patterns for New-Onset Neck Pain
4. Relationship Between Dosing of Lumbar Spinal Manipulative Therapy & Escalated Spine Care
5. Influence of Active, Passive & Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify characteristics that are associated with chiropractors receiving referrals from general practitioners
2. Summarize and evaluate the evidence comparing the cost of chiropractic care with conventional medical care for management of spine related musculoskeletal pain
3. Assess the impact of initial provider type on treatment patterns for neck pain
4. Evaluate the relationship between lumbar spinal manipulation dose and exposure to escalated spine care
5. Investigate the relationships between the use of active, passive, and manual therapy interventions for the management of patients with low back pain and subsequent escalation-of-care events

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