Where are the chiropractic clinical outcomes registries? A scoping review

Expiry Date
: 05/03/2031
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points

This review maps chiropractic-specific clinical outcomes registries globally, identifying a significant gap in infrastructure needed to improve evidence-based practice.

Keywords: Registry, Chiropractic clinical outcomes, Patient-reported outcome measures, Quality of care, Evidence-based practice

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To map and identify all existing chiropractic-specific clinical outcomes registries worldwide that systematically collect and report clinical outcomes data.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The definition and distinction between a clinical registry, clinical database, and Practice-based Research Network (PBRN).
  2. The finding that Spine IQ is the profession's only dedicated clinical outcomes registry, highlighting a significant global gap.
  3. The major barriers (financial, technological, philosophical) and stakeholder requirements for developing a sustainable chiropractic registry infrastructure.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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