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Development of chiropractic nomenclature through consensus

M I Gatterman¹, D T Hansen

¹Division of Chiropractic Sciences, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

|June 1, 1994

Summary

Chiropractic nomenclature has been standardized through a consensus methodology, resulting in 10 agreed-upon terms and definitions. This standardization is crucial for the maturity and clear communication within the chiropractic profession.

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Area of Science:

Chiropractic research
Professional terminology development

Background:

Nomenclature signifies a field's maturity and professional consensus.
Standardized terminology is essential for clear communication and practice development.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop standardized chiropractic nomenclature through a consensus methodology.
To establish agreement on commonly used terms within the chiropractic profession.

Main Methods:

A consensus methodology was employed, utilizing regional and international Delphi panels.
An algorithmic model was designed to guide the consensus process.
An 80% level of agreement was targeted for term and definition acceptance.

Main Results:

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Consensus was achieved for 10 terms and definitions frequently used in chiropractic practice.

The process involved iterative feedback through nominal and Delphi panels.

An 80% agreement threshold was met for the selected nomenclature.

Conclusions:

The chiropractic profession should formally adopt the 10 consensus-based terms and definitions.
Standardized nomenclature will enhance professional identity and communication.
This initiative represents a significant step towards the maturity of chiropractic terminology.