Chiropractic student diagnosis and management of headache disorders: A survey examining self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency.

Moore, C; Whillier, S; Funabashi, M; De Carvalho, D; Adams, J; Fernandez, M; Giuriato, R; Swain, M

Chiropractic student diagnosis and management of headache disorders: A survey examining self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency.

Moore, C Whillier, S Funabashi, M De Carvalho, D Adams, J

Fernandez, M Giuriato, R Swain, M

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Citation:: The Journal of chiropractic education, 2021
Issue Date:: 2021-02-22

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dc.contributor.author	Moore, C
dc.contributor.author	Whillier, S
dc.contributor.author	Funabashi, M
dc.contributor.author	De Carvalho, D
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.contributor.author	Fernandez, M
dc.contributor.author	Giuriato, R
dc.contributor.author	Swain, M
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-15T06:35:02Z
dc.date.available	2020-11-11
dc.date.available	2021-04-15T06:35:02Z
dc.date.issued	2021-02-22
dc.identifier.citation	The Journal of chiropractic education, 2021
dc.identifier.issn	1042-5055
dc.identifier.issn	2374-250X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148133
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Objective</h4>To explore the self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency in headache diagnosis and management of Australian chiropractic students in senior years of study.<h4>Methods</h4>Australian chiropractic students in the 4th (n = 134) and 5th year (n = 122) of 2 chiropractic university programs were invited to participate in an online cross-sectional survey. Descriptive analyses were conducted for all variables. Post hoc analyses were performed using simple linear regression to evaluate the relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management scores.<h4>Results</h4>Australian chiropractic students in senior years demonstrated moderate overall levels of self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in their ability to diagnose and manage headache disorders. Final-year students had a slightly higher self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management compared to those students in the 4th year of study. There was no relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management for either 4th- or 5th-year chiropractic students.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings suggest that there may be gaps in graduate chiropractic student confidence and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management. These findings call for further research to explore graduate chiropractic student preparedness and proficiency in the diagnosis and management of headache disorders.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Brighthall
dc.relation.ispartof	The Journal of chiropractic education
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.7899/jce-20-11
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
dc.title	Chiropractic student diagnosis and management of headache disorders: A survey examining self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
utslib.for	1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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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Abstract:

Objective

To explore the self-perceived preparedness and clinical proficiency in headache diagnosis and management of Australian chiropractic students in senior years of study.

Methods

Australian chiropractic students in the 4th (n = 134) and 5th year (n = 122) of 2 chiropractic university programs were invited to participate in an online cross-sectional survey. Descriptive analyses were conducted for all variables. Post hoc analyses were performed using simple linear regression to evaluate the relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management scores.

Results

Australian chiropractic students in senior years demonstrated moderate overall levels of self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in their ability to diagnose and manage headache disorders. Final-year students had a slightly higher self-perceived preparedness and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management compared to those students in the 4th year of study. There was no relationship between self-perceived preparedness and correctness of headache diagnosis and management for either 4th- or 5th-year chiropractic students.

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that there may be gaps in graduate chiropractic student confidence and proficiency in headache diagnosis and management. These findings call for further research to explore graduate chiropractic student preparedness and proficiency in the diagnosis and management of headache disorders.

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