Frank M. Painter

Association Between Chiropractic Use and Opioid Receipt

By Frank M. Painter|October 25, 2019|Chiropractic Care, Opioid Epidemic|

Association Between Chiropractic Use and Opioid Receipt Among Patients with Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

SOURCE: Pain Medicine 2019 (Sep 27) [Epub]

Kelsey L Corcoran, DC, Lori A Bastian, MD, Craig G Gunderson, MD, Catherine Steffens, Alexandria Brackett, MA, MLIS, Anthony J Lisi, DC

Kelsey L. Corcoran, DC,
Yale Center for Medical Informatics,
300 George St., Suite 501,
New Haven, CT 06511, USA.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the current evidence to determine if there is an association between chiropractic use and opioid receipt.

DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODS: The protocol for this review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42018095128). The MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases were searched for relevant articles from database inception through April 18, 2018. Controlled studies, cohort studies, and case-control studies including adults with noncancer pain were eligible for inclusion. Studies reporting opioid receipt for both subjects who used chiropractic care and nonusers were included. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were completed independently by pairs of reviewers. Meta-analysis was performed and presented as an odds ratio with 95% confidence interval.

RESULTS: In all, 874 articles were identified. After detailed selection, 26 articles were reviewed in full, and six met the inclusion criteria. Five studies focused on back pain and one on neck pain. The prevalence of chiropractic care among patients with spinal pain varied between 11.3% and 51.3%. The proportion of patients receiving an opioid prescription was lower for chiropractic users (range = 12.3–57.6%) than nonusers (range = 31.2–65.9%). In a random-effects analysis, chiropractic users had a 64% lower odds of receiving an opioid prescription than nonusers (odds ratio = 0.36, 95% confidence interval = 0.30–0.43, P < 0.001, I² = 92.8%).

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Awareness of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Chiropractors

By Frank M. Painter|October 20, 2019|Low Back Pain|

Awareness of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Chiropractors and Osteopaths: Findings From a UK Web-based Survey

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SOURCE: Rheumatol Adv Pract. 2019 (Sep 30)

Cee Y Yong, Jill Hamilton, Jatinder Benepal, Katie Griffiths, Zoë E Clark, Amanda Rush, Raj Sengupta, Jane Martindale, and Karl Gaffney

Department of Rheumatology,
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust,
Huntingdon.

OBJECTIVE: Chiropractors and osteopaths are important professional partners in the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). In view of recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, we sought to understand their current knowledge and working practices.

METHODS: A Web-based survey was advertised to chiropractors and osteopaths via the Royal College of Chiropractors and the Institute of Osteopathy.

RESULTS: Of 382 completed responses [237 chiropractors (62%) and 145 osteopaths (38%)], all were familiar with AS, but only 63 and 25% were familiar with the terms axSpA and non-radiographic axSpA, respectively. Seventy-seven per cent were confident with inflammatory back pain. Respondents routinely asked about IBD (91%), psoriasis (81%), acute anterior uveitis (49%), peripheral arthritis (71%), genitourinary/gut infection (56%), enthesitis (30%) and dactylitis (20%). Eighty-seven per cent were aware of the association between axSpA and HLA-B27. Only 29% recognized that axSpA was common in women. Forty per cent recommend an X-ray (pelvic in 80%) and, if normal, 27% would recommend MRI of the sacroiliac joints and whole spine. Forty-four per cent were aware of biologic therapies. Forty-three per cent were confident with the process of onward referral to rheumatology via the general practitioner (GP). The principal perceived barrier to onward referral was reluctance by the GP to accept their professional opinion.

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The Nordic Maintenance Care Program: Does Psychological Profile

By Frank M. Painter|October 13, 2019|Maintenance Care|

The Nordic Maintenance Care Program: Does Psychological Profile Modify the Treatment Effect of a Preventive Manual Therapy Intervention? A Secondary Analysis of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

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SOURCE: PLoS One. 2019 (Oct 10); 14 (10): e0223349

Andreas Eklund ,Irene Jensen,Charlotte Leboeuf-Yde,Alice Kongsted,Mattias Jonsson, Peter Lövgren,Jakob Petersen-Klingberg,Christian Calvert,Iben Axén

Karolinska Institutet,
Institute of Environmental Medicine,
Unit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health,
Stockholm, Sweden.

A recent single blinded placebo controlled study, conducted by the Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, conclusively demonstrates that maintenance care provides significant benefits for those with chronic low back pain.

BACKGROUND: Chiropractic maintenance care is effective as secondary/tertiary prevention of non-specific low back pain (LBP), but the potential effect moderation by psychological characteristics is unknown. The objective was to investigate whether patients in specific psychological sub-groups had different responses to MC with regard to the total number of days with bothersome pain and the number of treatments.

METHOD: Data from a two-arm randomized pragmatic multicenter trial with a 12–month follow up, designed to investigate the effectiveness of maintenance care, was used. Consecutive patients, 18–65 years of age, with recurrent and persistent LBP seeking chiropractic care with a good effect of the initial treatment were included. Eligible subjects were randomized to either maintenance care (prescheduled care) or to the control intervention, symptom-guided care.

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Chiropractic Integration Within a Community Health Centre

By Frank M. Painter|October 7, 2019|Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic|

Chiropractic Integration Within a Community Health Centre: A Cost Description and Partial Analysis of Cost-utility from the Perspective of the Institution

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SOURCE: J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2019 (Aug); 63 (2): 64–79

Peter C Emary, DC, MSc, Amy L Brown, DC, Douglas F Cameron, DC, and Alexander F Pessoa, DC

Private Practice,
Cambridge, ON, Canada.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs and consequences of a new back pain service provided by chiropractors integrated into a Community Health Centre in Cambridge, Ontario. The study sample included 95 consecutive patients presenting between January 2014 to January 2016 with a mixture of sub-acute and chronic back pain.

METHODS: A secondary cost-utility analysis was performed and conducted from the perspective of the healthcare institution. Cost-utility was calculated as cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained over a time horizon of 90 days.

RESULTS: According to the EuroQol 5 Domain questionnaire, nearly 70% of patients improved. The mean number of treatment sessions was 8.4, and an average of 0.21 QALYs were gained at an average cost per QALY of $1,042. Seventy-seven percent of patients did not visit their primary care provider over the 90-day period, representing potential cost savings to the institution of between $2,022.23 and $6,135.82.

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Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Asthma

By Frank M. Painter|October 4, 2019|Asthma|

Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Asthma:
Case Report and Follow-Up of a 12-Year-old Female

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SOURCE: Chiropractic J Australia 2018 (Mar 13); 46 (1): 48–78

PL Rome DC

Private practice of Chiropractic,
Mt. Waverly, Victoria Australia

Objective: To discuss the management of a 12-year-old female patient with previously diagnosed chronic asthma.

Clinical Features: The duration and severity of this case are noted.

Intervention and Outcome: Positive resolution of the case, primarily through a regime of chiropractic spinal care and other natural measures suggests that a drugless or reduced drug exposure may be efficacious for some patients.

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A SAD DAY FOR CHIROPRACTIC

By Frank M. Painter|September 27, 2019|Announcement|

A SAD DAY FOR CHIROPRACTIC

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SOURCE: A Chiro.Org Editorial

Our long time friend and supporter Dr. Jeanne Ohm has passed away.

Jeanne was executive coordinator for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association [www.icpa4kids.com] and executive editor of Pathways to Family Wellness Magazine
[www.pathwaystofamilywellness.org].

Jeanne was also the author of many articles on pregnancy, birth, children, and chiropractic, many of which can be found in our Pediatrics Section.

More of her collected articles can be found in the
Kids Need Chiropractic, Too! Page.

There was no better friend of Pediatric Chiropractic.

Our love and concern go out to her husband and children, her fellow researchers at the ICPA, and the thousands of DCs who took classes and received encouragement directly from Jeanne.

She will be sorely missed.

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About Frank M. Painter

Association Between Chiropractic Use and Opioid Receipt

Association Between Chiropractic Use and Opioid Receipt Among Patients with Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Awareness of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Chiropractors

Awareness of Axial Spondyloarthritis Among Chiropractors and Osteopaths: Findings From a UK Web-based Survey

The Nordic Maintenance Care Program: Does Psychological Profile

The Nordic Maintenance Care Program: Does Psychological Profile Modify the Treatment Effect of a Preventive Manual Therapy Intervention? A Secondary Analysis of a Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

Chiropractic Integration Within a Community Health Centre

Chiropractic Integration Within a Community Health Centre: A Cost Description and Partial Analysis of Cost-utility from the Perspective of the Institution

Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Asthma

Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Asthma: Case Report and Follow-Up of a 12-Year-old Female

A SAD DAY FOR CHIROPRACTIC

A SAD DAY FOR CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic Management of a Patient with Asthma:
Case Report and Follow-Up of a 12-Year-old Female