Chiropractors and collaborative care: An overview illustrated with a case report
John J Riva1, Gloria D Muller, Adrian A Hornich
1Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
|September 3, 2010
Summary
Chiropractors are increasingly joining collaborative care teams, offering unique diagnostic and complementary care. Further education can enhance their effectiveness in these integrated healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Healthcare delivery models
- Musculoskeletal diagnosis
Background:
- A growing trend of chiropractors working in collaborative care settings is observed.
- Chiropractic care is traditionally seen as separate from mainstream medical teams.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight patient care and education within a collaborative chiropractic model.
- To explore the integration and training needs of chiropractors in collaborative settings.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing chiropractic involvement in a collaborative care team.
- Analysis of patient care and outcomes within this model.
Main Results:
- Chiropractor provided a secondary diagnosis and complementary care, leading to symptom control.
- The patient experienced a successful return to work.
Conclusions:
- Chiropractors can offer an additive approach to patient care in collaborative models through primary or secondary musculoskeletal diagnosis.
- Additional education is recommended for chiropractors to optimize function within family health teams and similar collaborative environments.
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