Joel Alcantara1, Jeanne Ohm2, Junjoe Alcantara3. 1. International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA; Chair of Pediatric Research, Life Chiropractic College West, 25001 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA; Alcantara Chiropractic - USA, 6017 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, USA. Electronic address: research@icpa4kids.com. 2. International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA. 3. Alcantara Chiropractic - Philippines, Suite 1706, Medical Plaza Makati Bldg, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Our ongoing efforts to demonstrate effectiveness of care examined the quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction of chiropractic patients presenting for care in a PBRN. METHODS: In addition to socio-demographic and clinical care information, we examined visit-specific satisfaction and QoL using the RAND VSQ and PROMIS-29, respectively. RESULTS: Our study population was comprised of 126 subjects (average age = 39.68; 97 females). The majority of respondents presented with musculoskeletal complaints with an average mean duration of 7.188 years. The mean PROMIS-25 mean T Scores were: depression (47.80); pain interference (53.49); fatigue (51.02); physical function (49.02); satisfaction with social role (52.10); anxiety (50.14); and sleep disturbance (49.88). The VSQ9 mean score was 93.4% indicating high satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: Adults attending care in a chiropractic PBRN were able to successfully complete the PROMIS29 and VSQ9 instruments. Future longitudinal studies should quantify the minimal clinically important difference in mean T score changes.
INTRODUCTION: Our ongoing efforts to demonstrate effectiveness of care examined the quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction of chiropractic patients presenting for care in a PBRN. METHODS: In addition to socio-demographic and clinical care information, we examined visit-specific satisfaction and QoL using the RAND VSQ and PROMIS-29, respectively. RESULTS: Our study population was comprised of 126 subjects (average age = 39.68; 97 females). The majority of respondents presented with musculoskeletal complaints with an average mean duration of 7.188 years. The mean PROMIS-25 mean T Scores were: depression (47.80); pain interference (53.49); fatigue (51.02); physical function (49.02); satisfaction with social role (52.10); anxiety (50.14); and sleep disturbance (49.88). The VSQ9 mean score was 93.4% indicating high satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: Adults attending care in a chiropractic PBRN were able to successfully complete the PROMIS29 and VSQ9 instruments. Future longitudinal studies should quantify the minimal clinically important difference in mean T score changes.
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