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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
3091.0: Monday, December 12, 2005 - 10:30 AM

Abstract #119314

Implementing evidence-based health care within the chiropractic profession

Craig F. Nelson, MS, DC, Health Services Research, American Specialty Health, 777 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-405-3658, craign@ashn.com

The most meaningful trend to emerge in health care in the past 25 years has been the development of the principles of Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC). This panel will address the issue of how the chiropractic profession promotes EBHC within its ranks. The issues will be addressed from four different perspectives: professional education, private practice, government, and third party payors. A representative from each domain will present details of a specific program they have administered that is intended to promote EBHC within chiropractic. Each presenter will be asked to address the following points:

  1. Describe the specific elements of the program you administer.
  2. Identify how these elements are congruent with the principles of EBHC.
  3. Describe the reactions of those who participate in your program.
  4. Discuss any other barriers to implementation you have encountered.
  5. Describe how you measure the effects of your program.
  6. Discuss your plans for the future expansion or revisions of your program.

Learning Objectives:

  • At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to

    Keywords: Chiropractic, Evidence Based Practice

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:

    I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commertial supporters WITH THE EXCEPTION OF I am Director of Health Service Research for American Specialty Health, Inc..

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