Kevin Rose

Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of conducting a large-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining whether an integrative care model combining spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and acupuncture can lead to better outcomes for low back pain (LBP) than either therapy alone. Methods: This study was conducte...

Objective: The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of a randomized clinical trial on the effectiveness of combining spinal manipulation (SM) with standard tobacco cessation counseling. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted. Participants in the intervention group received 2 months of counseling plus SM delivered by doct...

Objective: The objective structured practical examination (OSPE) is a case-based assessment that can be used to assess the clinical reasoning ability of students. The reliability of using an OSPE for this purpose has not been reported in the literature. The objective of this study was to determine the interrater reliability of the OSPE in measurin...

Low-back pain (LBP) is one of the most significant healthcare challenges affecting modern society, yet its most effective management approach remains unclear. Previous reviewshave evaluated the use of single complementary and alternative medicine therapies for LBP, but in practice it is common for patients to seek care from multiple practitioners a...

Study Design: Systematic review of the literature. Objective: To evaluate whether an integrated approach that includes different Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) therapies combined or CAM therapies combined with conventional medical care is more effective for the management of low back pain (LBP) than single modalities alone. Summary...

A substantial and increasing proportion of the US population visits complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) providers for treatment of a variety of conditions and wellness care. Use of CAM is predicted by both patient conditions and characteristics. Patients with chronic pain are particularly noted as receiving CAM therapy for both addressing...

A growing number of educational institutions have implemented web-based leaning management systems (LMS) to help improve the quality of education. LMS have been found to be of immense importance to students and faculty. The purpose of this paper is to describe the use and satisfaction with a LMS system among students and faculty at a CAM educationa...

Objective Current literature supports the correlation between modifiable risk factors and health. At present, no studies have evaluated the correlation between reported healthy behaviors and health perception of students attending complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) colleges. The purpose of this study was to identify if there is a correlat...

Background: Musculoskeletal conditions cause a substantial public health burden on the US population. Arthritis affects 20 per cent of the population and an estimated 60 million Americans will be affected by arthritis by 2020. Arthritis is a potential cause of physical inactivity, which is associated with chronic diseases (obesity, cardiovascular d...

Although healthy lifestyles are considered vital for optimal health and functioning in our society, many studies have shown that most Americans do not follow basic health promotion advice. Research supports that much chronic disease burden, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are closely linked to unhealthy behaviors. The unhealthy lifestyle...

This survey was conducted to identify factors that may be associated with changes in knowledge and attitudes towards basic health promotion and public health concepts among chiropractic students enrolled in a course in community health. Anonymous surveys were conducted of students before and after a second-year chiropractic college course in commun...

This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and types of work-related injuries among a nationwide sample of chiropractors and to identify factors associated with these injuries. Using a survey, 1000 randomly selected doctors of chiropractic in the United States were asked to record their 3 most serious injuries. Details were obtained abou...

Manipulative treatment for ankylosing spondylitis is a controversial subject, and no literature on using this therapy for advanced cases with fusion of the spine could be found. To discuss the case presentation of a patient with advanced ankylosing spondylitis who was treated with chiropractic manipulation and mobilization. Clinical features The pa...

The purpose of this article is to explore to what extent evidence-based health care (EBHC) methods are being utilized in chiropractic college clinics. A survey was mailed to the clinic administrator/director of every chiropractic college identified worldwide. The response rate was 78%. A majority of colleges required their interns to participate in...

To determine to what degree chiropractic clinics are complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates that health care clinics be accessible to the disabled. A survey was developed and mailed to 200 chiropractic clinics in Orange and Los Angeles counties. The survey asked about the essential necessities for health care clini...

To discuss the case of a patient who received an electrical shock injury to the back of his head and was co-managed by a neurologist and a chiropractor. The common manifestations of electrical shock injuries are presented. The patient was a 31-yr-old man. His initial symptoms consisted of headaches, dizziness, pain in the suboccipital area, tinglin...