Lecture 5 Flashcards
Which country has the greatest number of chiropractors?
The United States
This indicates a significant concentration of chiropractors in that country.
What trend has been observed in the number of chiropractors over the past decade?
A steady increase in the number of chiropractors
What key factors contributed to the international growth of chiropractic since 2000?
- New educational programs
- Legislation to regulate the profession
- Publication of WHO Guidelines
What challenges does the chiropractic profession face regarding standards?
Intra-professional disagreement on scope, identity, and philosophy
What has contributed to the increased research capacity in chiropractic?
- More graduates with post-graduate degrees
- University appointments
- Public funding for research
What demographic is particularly seeking chiropractic care?
The aging population, especially the baby boomer generation
What model is the chiropractic profession moving towards?
Salutogenic Model
What has increased the credibility and integration of chiropractic into healthcare systems?
Acceptance from organizations like the World Health Organisation and national healthcare systems
What is crucial for advancing the chiropractic profession?
Research initiatives and education programs
What does the Chiropractic Board of Australia regulate?
Chiropractors in Australia under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme
What is the role of AHPRA?
Ensure community access to a safe health workforce across registered professions
What did the ACA and UCA achieve through their struggle?
Establishment of a government-funded chiropractic program at RMIT and Macquarie University
What is the significance of the International College of Chiropractic?
First instance of a chiropractic program embedded within a larger higher education institution
What are the main objectives of the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA)?
- Promote, foster and protect chiropractic practice
- Improve health through chiropractic
- Maintain professional and ethical standards
- Advocate for members and the chiropractic profession
What is COMSIG?
Chiropractors and Osteopaths Musculo-Skeletal Interest Group
What significant change occurred to COMSIG in 1990?
COMSIG underwent a name change and incorporated under the banner of the Chiropractic & Osteopathic College of Australasia (COCA)
This change reflected a formalization and recognition of the organization within the chiropractic and osteopathic fields.
What is the primary focus of Chiropractic Australia since its formation?
To represent the profession to stakeholders, government agencies, and the media
This focus ensures that chiropractic is viewed positively in the context of mainstream healthcare.
What role do chiropractors play according to Chiropractic Australia?
In the conservative management of musculoskeletal conditions, particularly spinal pain
This emphasizes the importance of chiropractors in addressing MSK issues within healthcare.
What type of care is Chiropractic Australia highly focused on?
Evidence-based care
This focus ensures that chiropractic practices are supported by scientific research and clinical evidence.
