Conference poster
A descriptive analysis of diagnostic imaging utilisation for older patients presenting to a University Chiropractic Clinic
2016 National Conference Scientific Symposium. Chiropractors Association of Australia (Cairns, SA)
2016
Abstract
Study objective: To describe the imaging utilisation and spinal therapy intervention patterns for patients aged 50 years and over presenting to a chiropractic teaching clinic. Methodology: An audit of all consultations for patients 50 years and over spanning 2005-2010 was undertaken, and patient data were categorised according to management; treatment type; spinal region imaged; whether imaging was utilised or undertaken prior to care; and imaging acquisition location. Results: 2054 patient records were included. Of these, 47.5% patients received imaging of at least one spinal region from any imaging acquisition location. When imaging was utilised, the majority was of one spinal region (58.5%). 57.5% of images were acquired at the clinic. Regarding clinical management and imaging, 76.6% received passive care with SMT (51.7% with imaging). Regionally, 1126 patients received cervical spine SMT, 36.0% undergoing cervical imaging; 1382 patients received thoracic spine SMT, 14.7% undergoing thoracic imaging; and 1295 patients received lumbo-pelvic SMT, 42.9% undergoing lumbo-pelvic imaging. Discussion/Conclusions: Imaging rates within the training institution studied appear to follow spinal imaging guidelines. So far as the authors are aware, this study is the first to quantify imaging utilisation patterns over an extended period of time in a university-based chiropractic clinic.
Details
- Title
- A descriptive analysis of diagnostic imaging utilisation for older patients presenting to a University Chiropractic Clinic
- Authors/Creators
- L. Amorin-Woods (Author/Creator)J. Cooley (Author/Creator)H. Jenkins (Author/Creator)A. Downie (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- 2016 National Conference Scientific Symposium. Chiropractors Association of Australia (Cairns, SA)
- Identifiers
- 991005542626807891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Allied Health; School of Health Professions
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference poster
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