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Chiropractic in Australia.

E Willis1

  • 1Department of Sociology, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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This study examines the professionalization of chiropractic in Australia using legitimation theory. It offers a sociological perspective on the historical development and acceptance of chiropractic care.

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of professions
  • Health services research
  • Australian healthcare history

Background:

  • The professionalization of alternative therapies presents unique challenges.
  • Legitimation is a critical process for the acceptance of any healthcare profession.
  • Understanding the historical trajectory of chiropractic in Australia is essential for contextualizing its current status.

Observation:

  • Chiropractic in Australia has undergone significant evolution.
  • The concept of legitimation provides a framework for analyzing this professional emergence.
  • Sociological factors have influenced chiropractic's path to professional recognition.

Findings:

  • The paper details the key stages and strategies employed in the legitimation of chiropractic in Australia.

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  • Analysis reveals how chiropractic navigated societal and professional challenges to gain acceptance.
  • The study identifies the sociological dynamics underpinning chiropractic's professional development.

    • Implications:

    • Findings offer insights into the professionalization of other allied health professions.
    • Understanding chiropractic's legitimation can inform policy and practice in complementary medicine.
    • This research contributes to the sociology of health and medicine literature.