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Concussion knowledge among North American chiropractors
Mohsen Kazemi1, Kevin Rajin Deoraj1, Milcah Hiemstra1
1Department of Graduate Studies and Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association
|February 24, 2022
Summary
North American chiropractors show moderate concussion knowledge and management skills, according to the Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT). Further education is recommended to address identified learning gaps in concussion care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Sports Medicine
- Chiropractic Practice
Background:
- Concussion diagnosis and management are critical public health issues.
- Chiropractors play a role in the musculoskeletal health of diverse patient populations.
- Assessing the knowledge base of healthcare professionals is essential for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the concussion knowledge of North American chiropractors.
- To identify potential gaps in understanding concussion diagnosis and management protocols.
Main Methods:
- A Concussion Knowledge Assessment Tool (CKAT) survey was distributed to members of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA).
- Data was collected via SurveyMonkey.com from 1321 participating chiropractors.
- A response rate of 3.3% was achieved.
Main Results:
- Participants achieved an average score of 4.82 out of 9 on the standard CKAT.
- Using a modified scoring system, chiropractors scored 39.44 out of 48.
- The results indicate a need for further concussion education.
Conclusions:
- North American chiropractors demonstrated a baseline understanding of concussion diagnosis and management.
- Further research is warranted to address specific learning gaps.
- Updating the CKAT tool based on current literature and guidelines is recommended.
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