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Modeling a chiropractor:population ratio

A R Grier1, R Lepnurm

  • 1Health Care Administration, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
|September 1, 1995
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This study developed a method to determine the necessary number of chiropractors for a population. Saskatchewan requires 391 chiropractors to address the 36.1% of residents with musculoskeletal issues.

Area of Science:

  • Chiropractic Care
  • Public Health
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Background:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions represent a growing cost burden.
  • Effective treatment requires adequate healthcare practitioner numbers.
  • Estimating the required number of chiropractors is crucial for population health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a methodology for estimating the number of chiropractors needed to serve a population.
  • To determine the chiropractic care needs for musculoskeletal conditions in Saskatchewan.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Saskatchewan Medical Care Insurance Branch on chiropractic service utilization.
  • Conducted a Medline search for keywords: musculoskeletal, back pain, neck pain, headaches, and prevalence.

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  • Reviewed chiropractic journals to identify conditions treated by chiropractors.

    • Main Results:

    • Saskatchewan data indicated a correlation between the number of chiropractors and the percentage of the population treated.
    • A regression model was established to predict patient numbers based on chiropractor availability.
    • An estimated 36.1% of the general population experiences annual musculoskeletal problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Saskatchewan needs 391 chiropractors to effectively manage musculoskeletal conditions for an estimated 366,848 individuals.
    • The ideal chiropractor to population ratio for effective care is 1:2,588.
    • Healthcare policymakers should consider incentives to guide patients toward chiropractic services.