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

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

Published in: Chiropractic & Manual Therapies | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

The 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.

Methods

We 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.

Results

The 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.

Conclusion

Understanding 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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Metadata
Title
Enhancing patient-centred chiropractic care in Canada: identifying barriers, enablers, and strategies through a qualitative needs assessment
Authors
Daphne To
Danielle Southerst
Melissa Atkinson-Graham
Hainan Yu
Gaelan Connell
Crystal Draper
Carol Cancelliere
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 2045-709X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-024-00560-1

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