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ArticleJournal of chiropractic humanities2021

Exploring Diverse Career Paths and Recommendations for Celebrating Chiropractic Day 2021: A Narrative Inquiry.

Valerie Johnson, Shery Assal, Kim Khauv, Deepak Moosad, Brenda Morales

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Article in Journal of chiropractic humanities, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Valerie JohnsonPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitative Services/Chiropractic, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California.
Shery AssalWhole Health, TN Valley VA Healthcare System.
Kim KhauvPrivate Practice, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Deepak MoosadVA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, California.
Brenda MoralesEscalante Chiropractic and Sports Therapy, Escondido, California.

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Abstract

objectiveThe purpose of this report was to explore the views of chiropractors about their career paths and recommendations for Chiropractic Day.

methodsFor this narrative inquiry, selected individuals from diverse backgrounds were invited to share their experiences about becoming chiropractors and their recommendations for Chiropractic Day. Each doctor of chiropractic was asked to provide a response to a set of structured questions. The responses were collated into a descriptive narrative, and themes were identified from these narratives.

resultsFive chiropractors from diverse backgrounds, who graduated from chiropractic programs in the United States, participated in this project. Each reported a different path to becoming a chiropractor. From these different career paths, common themes emerged, which included (1) a drive to serve others, (2) a personal experience or quest, (3) and a propensity to be problem solvers and inquisitive learners. Their recommendations for celebrating Chiropractic Day paralleled their individual qualities and values, which included providing educational seminars to patients and other health care providers, mentoring students, reading scientific papers about health issues related to diversity, providing chiropractic services to underserved populations, appreciating our predecessors and mentors, and performing community outreach.

conclusionThis narrative provides insight into the thoughts of people from diverse backgrounds about why they may choose chiropractic as a profession and their paths to a career in chiropractic. This article demonstrates that chiropractors come to the profession for a variety of reasons but may have similar themes such as that the choice may generate from a personal experience, a quest for knowledge, an interest in helping others, and a joy for service. This narrative provides unique insights about the authors' values for chiropractic, which were congruent with their recommendations for celebrating Chiropractic Day.

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ChiropracticHealth OccupationsQualitative Research

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PMID35002575
PMCPMC8720653

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