Conference poster
Global status of chiropractic education research and scholarly publications: a scoping review
18th World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress 2025 (Copenhagen, Denmark, 07/05/2025–10/05/2025)
07/05/2025
Abstract
Evidence Supports Model of Chiropractic Professional Competence
Introduction & Aim: A scoping review of chiropractic education publications is needed to guide future policy development, research agendas, and educational initiatives within the chiropractic profession. This review mapped the number of studies, topics, and designs of chiropractic education publications worldwide.
Methods: The study was conducted by authors from 9 countries with 704 years of combined academic experience. JBI methodology was followed and the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews guided reporting. Several health and education databases were searched from their inception to November 2023 without language limits. Data were extracted for primary topics, study designs, and regions and entered in Covidence by paired independent reviewers.
Results: The search resulted in 7494 documents of which 598 (years 1970-2023) were selected for data extraction. Education topics included knowledge and cognitive competence (49), functional and clinical competence (93), personal/behavioral competence (34), values/ethical competence (3), and program-relevant research (419). Most designs were quantitative (391), followed by descriptive reports (91), qualitative (43), mixed methods (40), commentary (22), and literature reviews (11). Chiropractic education was studied in 15 countries; most were in the United States (359), Australia (116), and Canada (106). The number of publications and proportion of research designs increased over time.
Conclusion: This scoping review quantifies the body of chiropractic education research. Program-relevant research comprises the majority, and all domains of learner competence are represented. The data show that chiropractic scholars and programs are engaged in collecting, analyzing, and distributing data relevant to education and training and that education research is becoming more complex.</p>
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- Title
- Global status of chiropractic education research and scholarly publications: a scoping review
- Authors/Creators
- Claire D. Johnson (Corresponding Author) - National University of Health SciencesBart N. Green (Author) - National University of Health SciencesLyndon Amorin-Woods (Author) - Murdoch University, School of Allied HealthIlija Arar (Author)Kara D Burnham (Author) - University of Western StatesDavid Byfield (Author) - University of South WalesJoel P Carmichael (Author) - Central University of the CaribbeanWaleska Crespo (Author) - Central University of the CaribbeanPhilip Dewhurst (Author) - Bournemouth UniversityChantal Doucet (Author) - Université du Québec à Trois-RivièresAndrew S Dunn (Author) - VA Western New York Healthcare SystemMarina Fox (Author) - New Zealand College of ChiropracticNavine G. Haworth (Author)Adrian G W Hunnisett (Author)Russ Iwami (Author) - National University of Health SciencesAmanda Jones-Harris (Author) - Bournemouth UniversityCarolina Kolberg (Author) - Universidade FeevaleCharmaine M Korporaal (Author) - Durban University of TechnologyCraig Little (Author)Celia P Maguire (Author) - Parker UniversityKevin S Mathers (Author) - VA Pittsburgh Healthcare SystemDaniel Moore (Author) - Teesside UniversityJohn Mrozek (Author) - VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare SystemSharné Naidoo (Author) - University of JohannesburgRobert M Rowell (Author) - Palmer College of ChiropracticGary Schultz (Author) - University of Western StatesGregory Snow (Author) - Palmer College of ChiropracticStephanie G B Sullivan (Author)Krista L Ward (Author)Stephney Whillier (Author) - Macquarie UniversityDavid Wickes (Author) - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic CollegeYi Kai Wong (Author) - International Medical UniversityChristopher Yelverton (Author) - University of Johannesburg
- Conference
- 18th World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress 2025 (Copenhagen, Denmark, 07/05/2025–10/05/2025)
- Identifiers
- 991005778130307891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Allied Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference poster
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