Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Communication between general practitioners and chiropractors.

W J Brussee, W J Assendelft, A C Breen

    Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
    |February 15, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    'Exacerbation-free time' to assess the impact of exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a prospective observational study.

    NPJ primary care respiratory medicine·2018
    Same author

    [Summary of the practice guideline 'Dementia' (second revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2004
    Same author

    [Summary of the practice guideline 'Hypertension' (third division) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2004
    Same author

    [Summary of the practice guideline 'Acute cough' from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2004
    Same author

    [The practice guideline'Pregnancy and puerperium' (first revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners; a response from the perspective of gynaecology].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2004
    Same author

    [Summary of the practice guideline 'Pregnancy and puerperium' from the Dutch College of General Practitioners].

    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde·2004
    Same journal

    Dynamics of the Tibial Nerve During Straight Leg Raise Test: A Study of Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    Same journal

    Bridge Maneuvers in Low Back Pain: Assessment of Internal and External Responsiveness.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    Same journal

    Functional Connectivity Density in Patients with Left Basal Ganglia Ischemic Stroke: A Comparative Study.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    Same journal

    Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Acupuncture Combined With Letrozole on Ovulation Induction and Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    Same journal

    Immediate Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment in Patients with Plantar Fasciopathy and Asymptomatic Subjects.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    Same journal

    Effect of Total Resistance Exercises and Aquatic Exercises on Pain and Function of People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics·2025
    See all related articles

    General practitioners (GPs) show a neutral to positive attitude towards communicating with chiropractors. Improving communication requires addressing confusing terminology and enhancing GP knowledge of chiropractic care.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare communication
    • Integrative medicine
    • Chiropractic research

    Background:

    • Patient use of complementary medicine, like chiropractic, is increasing alongside conventional care.
    • Effective communication between general practitioners (GPs) and chiropractors is crucial for high-quality patient care.
    • Current collaboration between conventional and complementary practitioners requires assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the nature and quality of communication between GPs and chiropractors in The Netherlands.
    • To identify areas for improvement in interprofessional communication.

    Main Methods:

    • Postal questionnaires were distributed to 252 general practitioners across 84 Dutch cities.
    • GPs were surveyed on their knowledge of chiropractic, current communication practices, opinions on chiropractic terminology, and communication preferences.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • A 46% response rate (115 GPs) was achieved.
    • Most GPs have heard of chiropractic, primarily through patients (78%).
    • Regular referral to chiropractors is low (10%), linked to GP knowledge and positive past experiences.
    • Over 80% of GPs desire feedback reports, but 40% find chiropractic terminology confusing, hindering communication for 66%.
    • Preferred feedback reports are typed (88%), concise (69%), and sent post-treatment (72%).

    Conclusions:

    • GPs generally hold neutral to positive views on communicating with chiropractors.
    • GP preferences for feedback reports align with existing research, offering guidelines for written communication.
    • Key barriers to effective communication include confusing terminology, limited GP knowledge of chiropractic, and negative past interactions.