Evaluation of New Zealand osteopathy patients experiences of their treatment.

Judkins, R; Vaughan, B; Mulcahy, J

Evaluation of New Zealand osteopathy patients experiences of their treatment.

Judkins, R Vaughan, B

Mulcahy, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, pp. 20-26
Issue Date:: 2017-11

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dc.contributor.author	Judkins, R
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
dc.contributor.author	Mulcahy, J
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-04T00:15:50Z
dc.date.available	2017-07-28
dc.date.available	2022-10-04T00:15:50Z
dc.date.issued	2017-11
dc.identifier.citation	Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, pp. 20-26
dc.identifier.issn	1744-3881
dc.identifier.issn	1873-6947
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/162271
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVES: To investigate the experiences of patients seeking osteopathy treatment in New Zealand; and to describe their perceptions of osteopathic treatment. DESIGN: Survey-based research design. SETTING: Private osteopathy practices. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Demographic survey and the Patient Perception Measure-Osteopathy (PPM-O). RESULTS: Twelve osteopaths were recruited as practitioners. Responses from 107 patients were analysed. Approximately 75% of patients reported receiving a 'mostly cranial' treatment approach. The majority of patients (96.2%) indicated that osteopathic treatment helped their condition. The most frequently experienced sensation was 'relaxed'. A positive relationship was observed between the PPM-O and demographic variables. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to report on New Zealand osteopathy patient's experience of their treatment. The sensations and emotions experienced are largely consistent with previous Australian research. Predominantly positive perceptions of osteopathic treatment were reported. The current study provides some evidence of the construct validity of the PPM-O in a New Zealand patient population.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Complement Ther Clin Pract
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.07.004
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Health Care Surveys
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Manipulation, Osteopathic
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	New Zealand
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Physicians
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Satisfaction
dc.subject.mesh	Sensation
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Manipulation, Osteopathic
dc.subject.mesh	Health Care Surveys
dc.subject.mesh	Emotions
dc.subject.mesh	Sensation
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Aged, 80 and over
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Satisfaction
dc.subject.mesh	New Zealand
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Physicians
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult
dc.title	Evaluation of New Zealand osteopathy patients experiences of their treatment.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	29
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2022-10-04T00:15:48Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	29

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the experiences of patients seeking osteopathy treatment in New Zealand; and to describe their perceptions of osteopathic treatment. DESIGN: Survey-based research design. SETTING: Private osteopathy practices. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Demographic survey and the Patient Perception Measure-Osteopathy (PPM-O). RESULTS: Twelve osteopaths were recruited as practitioners. Responses from 107 patients were analysed. Approximately 75% of patients reported receiving a 'mostly cranial' treatment approach. The majority of patients (96.2%) indicated that osteopathic treatment helped their condition. The most frequently experienced sensation was 'relaxed'. A positive relationship was observed between the PPM-O and demographic variables. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to report on New Zealand osteopathy patient's experience of their treatment. The sensations and emotions experienced are largely consistent with previous Australian research. Predominantly positive perceptions of osteopathic treatment were reported. The current study provides some evidence of the construct validity of the PPM-O in a New Zealand patient population.

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