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ArticleChiropractic & manual therapies2024

Enhancing patient-centred chiropractic care in Canada: identifying barriers, enablers, and strategies through a qualitative needs assessment.

Daphne To, Danielle Southerst, Melissa Atkinson-Graham, Hainan Yu, Gaelan Connell, Crystal Draper, Carol Cancelliere

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Daphne ToCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Danielle SoutherstInstitute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada.
Melissa Atkinson-GrahamCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Hainan YuInstitute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada.
Gaelan ConnellInstitute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada.
Crystal DraperCanadian Chiropractic Association, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Carol CancelliereInstitute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0C5, Canada. carolina.cancelliere@ontariotechu.ca.

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Abstract

backgroundThe Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) initiated a quality improvement project to develop best practices aimed at enhancing the patient experience.

objectives(1) Identify and prioritise the key moments in the new patient experience that could be improved by providing chiropractors with focused support and resources; (2) explore views, barriers, and enablers to implementing these best practices; and (3) develop recommendations to facilitate the adoption of these practices.

methodsWe conducted a qualitative needs assessment using a human-centred design approach, focused on understanding the needs and experiences of end-users to create tailored solutions. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) was employed to explore chiropractors' knowledge use and behaviour change, and TDF domains were mapped to Behaviour Change Techniques (BCTs) to develop targeted strategies for addressing identified barriers and enablers. Thirteen chiropractors from across Canada participated in semi-structured interviews and related activities.

resultsThe key moments where participants felt they needed the most support were "treatment", "report of findings", "informed consent", "physical examination", and "before the appointment". All participants agreed with the best practices seed statements. Key barriers included gaps in knowledge, communication skills, and resource availability, particularly in rural areas. Enablers included collaboration with other health professionals, mentorship, and access to practice tools. Recommendations include enhanced training in communication and treatment planning, increased access to resources in rural areas, and fostering collaborative relationships among health professionals.

conclusionUnderstanding the barriers and enablers to implementing best practices can inform targeted strategies to improve patient-centred care in chiropractic practice across Canada.

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ChiropracticNeeds AssessmentPatient-Centered CareQualitative ResearchCanadaFemaleHumansMaleQuality ImprovementBehaviour changeChiropracticImplementation scienceKnowledge translationPatient-centred carePatient experienceQuality improvement

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PMCPMC11605932

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