Clinical characteristics of osteopaths treating work-related injuries in Australia: A cross-sectional study

Adams, J; Peng, W; Steel, A; Vaughan, B; Fleischmann, M; Fitzgerald, K; Sibbritt, D

Clinical characteristics of osteopaths treating work-related injuries in Australia: A cross-sectional study

Adams, J

Peng, W

Steel, A

Vaughan, B Fleischmann, M Fitzgerald, K Sibbritt, D

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020, 38, pp. 50-56
Issue Date:: 2020-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.contributor.author	Peng, W https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9747-2466
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B
dc.contributor.author	Fleischmann, M
dc.contributor.author	Fitzgerald, K
dc.contributor.author	Sibbritt, D
dc.date.accessioned	2021-01-11T07:21:55Z
dc.date.available	2021-01-11T07:21:55Z
dc.date.issued	2020-12-01
dc.identifier.citation	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020, 38, pp. 50-56
dc.identifier.issn	1746-0689
dc.identifier.issn	1878-0164
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/145304
dc.description.abstract	© 2020 Objective: Work-related injuries constitute a significant proportion of osteopaths' practice. This study was designed to determine the practitioner and practice characteristics of osteopaths who treat people with work-related injuries and to identify the impact of workers’ compensation scheme status on the use of osteopathic medicine. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to a nationally-representative sample of 992 Australian osteopaths. Multivariate logistic regression modelling was performed to identify the practitioner and practice characteristics of osteopaths that were statistically significantly associated with the treatment of work-related injuries. Results: A total of 847 osteopaths (86%) at least sometimes treated people with work-related injuries within the previous 12-months. One hundred and three participating osteopaths indicated they often treated people with work-related injuries who were covered by a workers' compensation scheme and 341 participating osteopaths indicated they often treated people with work-related injuries who were not covered by a workers’ compensation scheme. Osteopaths who often treated work-related injuries were also more likely to often treat people with sports-related injuries, often treat people with traffic-related injuries, and/or often discuss medications with patients. Conclusions: A large proportion of Australian osteopaths treat people with work-related injuries. Further examination of osteopathic medicine use for work-related injuries is warranted.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Elsevier BV
dc.relation.ispartof	International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ijosm.2020.10.007
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.classification	Orthopedics
dc.title	Clinical characteristics of osteopaths treating work-related injuries in Australia: A cross-sectional study
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	38
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
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dc.date.updated	2021-01-11T07:21:23Z
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© 2020 Objective: Work-related injuries constitute a significant proportion of osteopaths' practice. This study was designed to determine the practitioner and practice characteristics of osteopaths who treat people with work-related injuries and to identify the impact of workers’ compensation scheme status on the use of osteopathic medicine. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed to a nationally-representative sample of 992 Australian osteopaths. Multivariate logistic regression modelling was performed to identify the practitioner and practice characteristics of osteopaths that were statistically significantly associated with the treatment of work-related injuries. Results: A total of 847 osteopaths (86%) at least sometimes treated people with work-related injuries within the previous 12-months. One hundred and three participating osteopaths indicated they often treated people with work-related injuries who were covered by a workers' compensation scheme and 341 participating osteopaths indicated they often treated people with work-related injuries who were not covered by a workers’ compensation scheme. Osteopaths who often treated work-related injuries were also more likely to often treat people with sports-related injuries, often treat people with traffic-related injuries, and/or often discuss medications with patients. Conclusions: A large proportion of Australian osteopaths treat people with work-related injuries. Further examination of osteopathic medicine use for work-related injuries is warranted.

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