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View article: Enhancing patient-centred chiropractic care in Canada: identifying barriers, enablers, and strategies through a qualitative needs assessment
Enhancing patient-centred chiropractic care in Canada: identifying barriers, enablers, and strategies through a qualitative needs assessment Open
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 …
View article: Expanding concussion care in Canada: the role of chiropractors and policy implications.
Expanding concussion care in Canada: the role of chiropractors and policy implications. Open
Concussions are increasingly recognized as a public health concern. This paper evaluates Canadian concussion care guidelines, advocating for the inclusion of a broader range of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in concussion assessment, diag…
View article: Rehabilitation of back pain in the pediatric population: a mixed studies systematic review
Rehabilitation of back pain in the pediatric population: a mixed studies systematic review Open
Background A significant proportion of children and adolescents experience back pain. However, a comprehensive systematic review on the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions is lacking. Objectives To evaluate benefits and harms of …
View article: A feasibility study assessing a program of care for chiropractors managing spinal pain in Canadian Armed Forces personnel
A feasibility study assessing a program of care for chiropractors managing spinal pain in Canadian Armed Forces personnel Open
LAY SUMMARY Spinal pain is responsible for a large proportion of pain and disability in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The authors developed and implemented a program of care (PoC) that included communication strategies and care pathways…
View article: Effectiveness of postsurgical rehabilitation following lumbar disc herniation surgery: A systematic review
Effectiveness of postsurgical rehabilitation following lumbar disc herniation surgery: A systematic review Open
Introduction: The effectiveness of post-surgical rehabilitation following lumbar disc herniation (LDH) surgery is unclear. Research question: To investigate the effectiveness and safety of rehabilitation interventions initiated within thre…
View article: Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Structured Exercise Programs for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults
Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Structured Exercise Programs for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults Open
View article: Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Needling Therapies for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults
Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Needling Therapies for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults Open
View article: Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Structured and Standardized Education or Advice for Chronic Primary low back pain in Adults
Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Structured and Standardized Education or Advice for Chronic Primary low back pain in Adults Open
View article: Systematic Review Procedures for the World Health Organization (WHO) Evidence Syntheses on Benefits and Harms of Structured and Standardized Education/Advice, Structured Exercise Programs, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and Needling Therapies for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults
Systematic Review Procedures for the World Health Organization (WHO) Evidence Syntheses on Benefits and Harms of Structured and Standardized Education/Advice, Structured Exercise Programs, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and Needling Therapies for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults Open
As commissioned by the WHO, we updated and expanded the scope of four systematic reviews to inform its (in development) clinical practice guideline for the management of CPLBP in adults, including older adults. Methodological details and r…
View article: Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults
Systematic Review to Inform a World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Practice Guideline: Benefits and Harms of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults Open
Purpose To evaluate benefits and harms of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) in adults to inform a World Health Organization (WHO) standard clinical guideline. Methods We searched f…
View article: Improving Rehabilitation Research to Optimize Care and Outcomes for People with Chronic Primary Low Back Pain: Methodological and Reporting Recommendations from a WHO Systematic Review Series
Improving Rehabilitation Research to Optimize Care and Outcomes for People with Chronic Primary Low Back Pain: Methodological and Reporting Recommendations from a WHO Systematic Review Series Open
Chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP) is a prevalent and disabling condition that often requires rehabilitation interventions to improve function and alleviate pain. This paper aims to advance future research, including systematic reviews …
View article: Exploring clinician perceptions of a care pathway for the management of shoulder pain: a qualitative study
Exploring clinician perceptions of a care pathway for the management of shoulder pain: a qualitative study Open
View article: Exploring clinicians’ experiences and perceptions of end-user roles in knowledge development: a qualitative study
Exploring clinicians’ experiences and perceptions of end-user roles in knowledge development: a qualitative study Open
View article: Brief action planning to facilitate the management of acute low back pain with radiculopathy and yellow flags: a case report.
Brief action planning to facilitate the management of acute low back pain with radiculopathy and yellow flags: a case report. Open
We describe the utilization of brief action planning as a technique for improving adherence to evidence-based clinical practice guideline recommendations in a patient with acute low back pain and radiculopathy, and late-onset psychosocial …
View article: Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep characteristics among adults with musculoskeletal pain and a comorbid sleep problem: a systematic review
Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on sleep characteristics among adults with musculoskeletal pain and a comorbid sleep problem: a systematic review Open
Sleep problems are common and may be associated with persistent pain. It is unclear whether non-pharmacological interventions improve sleep and pain in adults with comorbid sleep problems and musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. We conducted a syst…
View article: Physical activity throughout pregnancy: guideline critical appraisal and implementation tool.
Physical activity throughout pregnancy: guideline critical appraisal and implementation tool. Open
Based on its methodological quality, we recommend the use of this guideline. Our guideline summary includes six recommendations and other safety precautions that are relevant for clinicians in Canada.
View article: Methodological flaws on “manual therapy for the pediatric population: a systematic review” by Prevost et al. (2019)
Methodological flaws on “manual therapy for the pediatric population: a systematic review” by Prevost et al. (2019) Open
View article: Post-surgical rehabilitation for adults treated surgically for lumbar disc herniation: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Post-surgical rehabilitation for adults treated surgically for lumbar disc herniation: Systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Appraisal and summary of patellofemoral pain clinical practice guideline.
Appraisal and summary of patellofemoral pain clinical practice guideline. Open
Based on its methodological quality, we recommend the use of this guideline for the examination, diagnosis, and management of patellofemoral pain in chiropractic practice. A summary of recommendations from this guideline is presented for u…
View article: Rehabilitative management of back pain in children: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review
Rehabilitative management of back pain in children: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review Open
Introduction Little is known about effective, efficient and acceptable management of back pain in children. A comprehensive and updated evidence synthesis can help to inform clinical practice. Objective To inform clinical practice, we aim …
View article: Brief action planning targeting prognostic factors for an adult with persistent low back pain without radiculopathy: A case report
Brief action planning targeting prognostic factors for an adult with persistent low back pain without radiculopathy: A case report Open
We describe the implementation of brief action planning in conjunction with evidence‐based clinical practice guideline recommendations to improve self‐efficacy in a patient with psychosocial barriers and persistent nonspecific low back pai…
View article: Postsurgical rehabilitation for adults with low back pain with or without radiculopathy who were treated surgically: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review
Postsurgical rehabilitation for adults with low back pain with or without radiculopathy who were treated surgically: protocol for a mixed studies systematic review Open
Introduction Surgical rates for low back pain (LBP) have been increasing in Europe, North America and Asia. Many patients treated surgically will require postsurgical rehabilitation. Little is known about the effectiveness of postsurgical …
View article: The prevalence and characteristics of HIV/AIDS patients presenting at a chiropractic outpatient clinic in Toronto, Ontario. A retrospective, observational study.
The prevalence and characteristics of HIV/AIDS patients presenting at a chiropractic outpatient clinic in Toronto, Ontario. A retrospective, observational study. Open
A relatively small proportion of HIV/ AIDS patients were found to be receiving treatments in this downtown chiropractic clinic situated within a community health clinic setting. The principal presenting complaint was neck pain.