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A framework for chiropractic training in clinical preventive services
Cheryl Hawk1, Marion Willard Evans
1Logan College of Chiropractic, 1851 Schoettler Rd, 63017 Chesterfield, MO, USA. cheryl.hawk@logan.edu.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies
|August 22, 2013
Summary
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act encourages preventive care. This commentary proposes a training framework for Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) to deliver these evidence-based services effectively.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Preventive Medicine
- Chiropractic Education
Background:
- The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act incentivizes evidence-based clinical preventive services.
- Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) may become eligible providers for these services under the act.
- Chiropractic training must evolve to include competency in delivering preventive care.
Discussion:
- A proposed framework for DC training in clinical preventive services is presented.
- The framework is largely based on United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations.
- Integration into existing chiropractic educational programs is feasible.
Key Insights:
- The ACA creates opportunities for DCs in preventive care delivery.
- Standardized training is crucial for DCs to meet preventive service guidelines.
- A USPSTF-aligned curriculum can enhance chiropractic scope and patient outcomes.
Outlook:
- Future chiropractic education should incorporate comprehensive preventive service training.
- This initiative can expand the role of DCs in primary and preventive healthcare.
- Enhanced training will ensure DCs are well-prepared to meet evolving healthcare demands.
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