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{"title":"Student loan debt and income among chiropractors: A description of consultancy data.","authors":"Samuel M Schut, Dana J Lawrence, Geronimo Bejarano","doi":"10.7899/JCE-23-31","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-23-31","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe student loan debt and income of doctors of chiropractic (DC) who sought private student loan counseling.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive analysis of de-identified client records from a student debt consulting firm (Student Loan Planner®) was conducted. Data regarding chiropractic programs, cumulative student loan amounts, and current incomes at the time of consultation were abstracted. Descriptive statistics were reported.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Consultations (n = 448) were completed with DCs between March 2017 and August 2023. Nearly half (44.2%) reported student loan indebtedness between $150,000 and $249,999 with another 35.7% indicating between $250,000 and $349,999. The mean student loan debt was $249,149 (SD: $82,892) with a median of $240,000 (interquartile range [IQR]: $199,507-$295,390). The mean income for DCs in this sample was $81,305 (SD: $47,495) with a median income of $75,000 (IQR: $50,000-$100,000). The mean debt-to-income ratio was 4.11 (SD: 2.93) with a median of 3.38 (IQR: 2.21-5.16). Sixteen consultees possessed a debt-to-income ratio below 1.00, whereas more than a quarter (26.3%) of consultees reported a debt-to-income ratio greater than 5.00.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DCs seeking debt guidance commonly carry substantial student loan debt that far exceeds their income. Our findings highlight that the student loan debt crisis includes DCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"137-141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compliance with evidence-based radiographic imaging guidelines by chiropractic interns at a chiropractic training program.","authors":"Yi Kai Wong, Shi Yong Teoh","doi":"10.7899/JCE-23-25","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-23-25","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evidence-based radiographic guidelines are used to justify the need for radiographs and prevent their overuse. This study aimed to assess whether 4th-year chiropractic interns at the International Medical University plan to use x-ray imaging in their future private practice in line with the principles taught throughout their chiropractic program and the evidence-based imaging guidelines.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey questionnaire was distributed to 74 final year chiropractic interns, with 62 completed responses. The questionnaire consisted of 8 case scenarios representing potential chiropractic patients. The interns were asked to decide whether to x-ray the patient or not, and which x-ray views to request if they chose to x-ray the patient.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results were compared with the gold standard using percentage agreement. The findings revealed that the chiropractic students adhered to the gold standard answers for 6 out of 8 cases. However, they did not perform well in selecting the correct x-ray views for the 3 cases where radiography was indicated by the gold standard.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results suggest that while the interns have a good understanding of when radiography is necessary, they may need additional training in selecting the appropriate x-ray views for each case.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"148-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142037326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived stress and burnout syndrome in chiropractic students at a South African university during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Tayla Wagner, Christopher Yelverton","doi":"10.7899/JCE-24-3","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-24-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Higher stress levels may be associated with decreased academic success and physical and psychological well-being in chiropractic students. This study aimed to determine the perceived stress and burnout of chiropractic students at the University of Johannesburg during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a quantitative, exploratory study utilizing a self-administered online questionnaire distributed to chiropractic students (n = 246) at the university. The questionnaire consisted of 3 main components: demographics, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS). Data were analyzed utilizing exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach alpha for reliabilities, and descriptive statistics for mean scores being interpreted using subscales pertaining to the 2 survey tools.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The response rate was 63.82% (n = 157) with the PSS-10 indicating participants obtained a total mean score of 25.08 (average stress). For the MBI-SS categories, participants scored 18.96 out of 30 for exhaustion, 10.31 out of 30 for cynicism, and 22.46 out of 36 for professional efficiency; higher scores of exhaustion and cynicism and lower scores of professional efficiency are indicative of higher degrees of burnout. Statistically significant differences for both tools were noted in relation to age and academic year with higher values indicated with increased age and progression in the program.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results indicate that chiropractic students experienced moderate levels of stress but higher burnout than other health sciences student populations when compared to current literature. Age and progression in the program appear to have a negative influence on both these factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"172-178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774296/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference 2024: The Healthcare Evolution.","authors":"","doi":"10.7899/JCE-23-29","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-23-29","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This conference was convened by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges in San Diego, CA from March 21-23, 2024. The theme for this Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) program was The Healthcare Evolution. This proceedings document includes the names of the Peer Review Committee members and all platform and poster abstracts presented at the 2024 ACC-RAC.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"60-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097221/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139997760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Battling Burnout: Raising Resilience in Education. Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF), December 2, 2023.","authors":"","doi":"10.7899/JCE-23-30","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-23-30","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This conference was convened by the Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF) on December 2, 2023. This conference took a closer look at what chiropractic programs are doing to identify burnout and build student, faculty, and staff resilience in the psychosocial domain. During the meeting, presenters and panelists took an in-depth look at research related to how chiropractic programs are addressing issues in mental health of students, faculty, and staff as this relates to burnout and resilience in the chiropractic program and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"115-118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097217/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chiropractic faculty experiences of burnout and the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Krista L Ward, Melinda Pham, Ricky Wong, Bradley Francis, Monica Smith","doi":"10.7899/JCE-22-30","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-22-30","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is frequently used to assess occupational burnout and the Epidemic-Pandemic Impacts Inventory (EPII) is a new tool for assessing pandemic impacts. This study's objective is to describe chiropractic faculty members' experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, their burnout as professional educators, and their strategies for coping with stress.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A Qualtrics survey link was emailed to 73 current faculty and 10 previously employed faculty from 1 chiropractic school. The survey included 22 MBI, 31 EPII, and 2 questions about coping strategies. Faculty were given several weeks to complete the survey, were reminded via emails and meeting announcements, and were given paper surveys to increase participation. Responses were analyzed in STATA17.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-three faculty completed the survey (response rate = 52%). Of these, 25.8% reported testing positive for COVID-19, 30.23% reported difficulties transitioning to working from home, and 25.5% scored high on the MBI subscale for emotional exhaustion (EE) (mean 15.79, SD 13.68). Higher EE was associated with pandemic-related increases in mental health and sleep problems. Common coping strategies included self-care and social support.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The majority of faculty reported neither contracting COVID-19 nor having difficulty transitioning to work from home. Average EE for participating faculty was lower than previous reports although a quarter scored high in EE, which may be associated with pandemic-related mental health and sleep problems. These results suggest chiropractic faculty might need support coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic and indicate the need for future research on burnout among faculty from other chiropractic institutions.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"96-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097226/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139098918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating students' research literacy knowledge, confidence, and attitudes at the beginning and end of a doctor of chiropractic program.","authors":"Krista L Ward, Dale F Johnson, Barbara L Delli Gatti, Monica Smith","doi":"10.7899/JCE-23-19","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-23-19","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The doctor of chiropractic program (DCP) graduate must demonstrate competency in clinical research literacy (CRL), per accreditation standards. This study aimed to compare student CRL knowledge, confidence, and attitudes between the beginning and end of their DCP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We collected data on 245 matriculating students' CRL knowledge, confidence, and attitudes between 2017 and 2018. In 2021 and 2022, 78 of these students enrolled in a course with an extra credit assignment that was used to re-collect CRL data as they approached graduation. We assessed changes between entry and exit using statistical analyses in STATA17.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Paired data were collected for 56 students. The mean CRL scores on a scale of 10 at the DCP beginning and end were 5.25 (SD 2.06) and 6.54 (SD 1.89), respectively (p = .0001). We observed statistically significant (p ≤ .05) positive changes in students' abilities to answer questions about Medical Subject Headings, the hierarchy of evidence, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and the limitations of abstracts. There was also a statistically significant increase in confidence, with over 80% of students nearing graduation reporting good or excellent abilities to find and judge health information for their patients. The proportion of students who envisioned searching a database to help manage a challenging clinical case decreased from 96% to 89% (p > .05). The proportion seeing themselves submitting a case report for publication declined from 16% to 4% (p ≤ .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students' self-perceived CRL abilities and knowledge improved between the beginning and end of their DCP; however, their attitudes toward applying these in practice declined.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"38-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097225/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An interprofessional approach to collaborative management of low-back pain in primary care: A scholarly analysis of a successful educational module for prelicensure learners.","authors":"Judith Peranson, Carol Ann Weis, Morgan Slater, Joshua Plener, Deborah Kopansky-Giles","doi":"10.7899/JCE-22-24","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-22-24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In 2008, an interprofessional education (IPE) working group was formed to develop a module on interdisciplinary low-back pain management to fill a curricular gap at our institution. This article describes the program evaluation outcomes and highlights factors contributing to its successful implementation over 8 years through reference to Brigg's Presage-Process-Product (3-P) Model of Teaching and Learning.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Program evaluation occurred through administration of a pre- and postmodule Health Professional Collaborative Competency Perception Scale, with scores compared using paired t tests. Descriptive statistics were analyzed from 5-point Likert scales for module session components.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 853 students from 9 health care occupations (medicine, chiropractic, physiotherapy, pharmacy, nursing, nurse practitioner, occupational therapy, physiotherapy assistants, and occupational therapist assistants) participated in 51 iterations of the module from 2011 to 2019, averaging 16 participants each session. All Health Professional Collaborative Competency Perception Scale items significantly improved from pre- to postintervention (p < .001) for learners from 6 health professions. Module components were rated highly, with the majority of learners rating these as 4 (helpful) or 5 (very helpful) for their learning. Participants also improved their scores in perceived history and physical exam comfort, knowledge of pharmacotherapy, management options, and attitudes regarding an interprofessional approach to back pain (p < .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This article describes the presage, process factors, and products of this model IPE program that provides learners from various health care professions with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the interdisciplinary management of low-back pain, as demonstrated through improvement in collaborative competencies.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"30-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097224/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139703685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chiropractic students' perception of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Eniabitobi Kuyinu, Stephanie G B Sullivan, Kate P Hayes","doi":"10.7899/JCE-22-20","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-22-20","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate chiropractic students' preferences and perceptions of remote learning with a secondary aim of comparing individuals with and without learning challenges.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following the mandatory period of remote education, a 33-question, mixed-methods, anonymous online survey was distributed from March to September 2021 to a single-campus chiropractic student body with an estimated sample study population of N = 1375. Demographic variables, self-reported learning challenges, technology skills, and perceptions of remote and on-ground learning delivery modalities were gathered. Percentages, measures of central tendency, and chi-square tests were performed on the data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There were 117 participants (8.5%), of whom 63.2% were female (n = 74) and 87.2% (n = 102) were aged 18-34 years. Self-identified learning challenges were present in 33.3% (n = 39) of participants, of whom 28 stated they had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or attention-deficit disorder. More than 85.5% (n = 100) of participants agreed they were proficient with the necessary technology. For basic science classes with a lecture and lab component, 61.5% (n = 72) preferred on-ground labs and remote lectures. Participants agreed that remote lectures and on-ground labs were a good use of time (75.2% [n = 88] and 79.5% [n = 93], respectively). There was a significant χ2 between individuals with and without learning challenges for the perception of \"stimulating and interesting\" (p = .044) and \"attention\" (p = .001) for on-ground lectures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Chiropractic students preferred remote and on-ground education differentially for labs and lectures. On-ground labs provided greater perceived educational benefits; perceived benefits of remote lecture courses were only modestly supported. Students with self-identified learning challenges presented with some differences related to perception of on-ground lectures.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097214/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of back pain behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs of chiropractic research conference attendees after a biopsychosocial educational workshop.","authors":"Alec L Schielke, Clinton J Daniels, Jordan A Gliedt, Katherine A Pohlman","doi":"10.7899/JCE-22-28","DOIUrl":"10.7899/JCE-22-28","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to assess the behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs of attendees of a chiropractic research conference (which included chiropractic students, clinicians, researchers, and educators) toward chronic low back pain (CLBP) before and after a biopsychosocial (BPS)-based CLBP educational workshop.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This single-arm intervention study used the Health Care Providers' Pain and Relationship Scale (HC-PAIRS) and CLBP-related clinic vignettes to assess behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs toward CLBP before and after a single 90-minute educational workshop. The HC-PAIRS is a self-reporting questionnaire that consists of 15 items rated on a 7-point rating scale, with a higher score suggesting a belief that pain is linked to movement and that recommendations should be given to avoid physical activities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The pre-education intervention HC-PAIRS and vignettes were completed by 40 of 56 attendees. A total of 18 participants completed the posteducation intervention HC-PAIRS and CLBP-related clinical vignettes. Most of participants identified as full-time clinicians, employees of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and musculoskeletal/neuromusculoskeletal providers. The pre-education intervention HC-PAIRS mean score was 44.8 (SD 9.22), and the postscore was 39.5 (SD 6.49).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings suggest an immediate change in HC-PAIRS scores following a BPS-focused CLBP education intervention for a chiropractic audience. However, due to limitations related to sample size and target population, findings should be interpreted cautiously.</p>","PeriodicalId":44516,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Chiropractic Education","volume":" ","pages":"42-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11097223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136399697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}