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    Area of Science:

    • Osteopathic Medicine
    • Patient Demographics
    • Musculoskeletal Conditions

    Background:

    • Limited information exists on the characteristics of patients utilizing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
    • Understanding patient profiles is crucial for defining osteopathic distinctiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the range of conditions managed with OMT.
    • To describe the demographic and health-related characteristics of patients receiving OMT.

    Main Methods:

    • A longitudinal, observational study was conducted across 17 clinics.
    • Data were collected from 927 adult patients via questionnaires and medical record extraction.
    • Patient demographics, chief complaints, treatment effectiveness, and quality of life were assessed.

    Main Results:

    • The study included 927 patients (69% women, 96% white) with a mean age of 51.9 years.
    • Most common complaints were lower back (34%) and neck pain (30%), aligning with medical diagnoses.
    • Patients receiving OMT were not representative of the general county population and reported worse quality of life.

    Conclusions:

    • Adult patients undergoing OMT are primarily treated for musculoskeletal pain.
    • The patient demographic differs from the general population, with a higher prevalence of women and older adults.
    • Patients exhibit poorer health-related quality of life, highlighting OMT's role in managing complex conditions.