A comparative audit of chiropractic geriatric courses taught at 17 English-speaking accredited chiropractic
Brian J Gleberzon1, Kristy Carbonelli-Cloutier2, Katie de Luca3
1Bedford Park Chiropractic Clinic, Toronto, ON.
Introduction:
The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative audit of geriatric courses taught at English-speaking accredited chiropractic educational programs (CEPs) worldwide.
Methods:
Using purposeful sampling course coordinators or administrators were asked to provide geriatric course outlines. Data on learning objectives, course structures and topical outlines were extracted, with data presented descriptively.
Results:
Thirty-four CEPs were invited to participate and data sets of 17 CEPs (Australia, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and the United States) were analyzed. All course content was delivered by lectures, the majority assessed students with written examinations and assignments and all teaching faculty were chiropractors. The five most taught topics were neurological disorders, chiropractic care, cognitive disorders, geriatric assessment and falls.
Conclusion:
We identified consistency between CEPs with respect to course delivery, assessment and faculty but there was a great deal of variability with respect to course topics. Further research to develop core competencies for geriatric chiropractic education is warranted.
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