ArticleThe Journal of chiropractic education2016
Community-based free clinics: opportunities for interprofessional collaboration, health promotion, and complex care management.
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- Disparities in Patient Demographics at a Student-Run Free Clinic: Comparing Clinic Utilization to City, State, and National Trends.Journal of community health · 2025Article
- Exploring the application of the Charlson Comorbidity Index to assess the patient population seen in a Veterans Affairs chiropractic residency program.The Journal of chiropractic education · 2021Article
- Looking back at the lawsuit that transformed the chiropractic profession part 8: Judgment impact.The Journal of chiropractic education · 2021Article
- The chiropractor's role in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of suicide: a clinical guide.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2021Article
- Demographics and Clinical Profiles of Patients Visiting a Free Clinic in Miami, Florida.Frontiers in public health · 2019Article
- The biopsychosocial model and chiropractic: a commentary with recommendations for the chiropractic profession.Chiropractic & manual therapies · 2017Article
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Abstract
objectiveFree or outreach clinics offer students the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations. The objective of this study was to describe the demographics and clinical characteristics of a sample of chiropractic patients at a free community-based clinic to assess clinical and educational opportunities for students to work with diverse populations, collaborate with other professions and practice health promotion through patient education.
methodsThis was a prospective, descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over 2 months. Data on demographics, health status, and health risks were collected from patients and their interns.
resultsOf the 158 patients, 50.6% were women and 50.6% African-American, while only 20.9% were employed full-time. Of the 24.7% tobacco users, 48.7% expressed interest in cessation. Of 80.0% overweight or obese patients, 48.8% expressed interest in weight loss. By self-report, 16.5% were diabetic, 10.1% took hypertension medication, 36.7% used prescription pain medication (9.4% opiate use), 33.5% used nonprescription pain medication, and 9.4% were under the care of a mental health professional.
conclusionThis patient population is demographically diverse. A high proportion of patients who used tobacco, or were overweight or obese expressed interest in information on those topics. A substantial proportion reported being under care with a mental health professional. This clinic provides opportunities for students to work with diverse populations, collaborate with other professions, and practice health promotion.
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