澳大利亚整骨医生治疗老年人的流行情况和概况。

Prevalence and profile of Australian osteopaths treating older people.

机构信息

University of Technology Sydney, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, Faculty of Health, Ultimo, NSW Australia.

Department of Medical Education, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; School of Health & Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia.

出版信息

Complement Ther Med. 2019 Apr;43:125-130. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.01.013. Epub 2019 Jan 17.

DOI:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.01.013

PMID:30935519

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

To explore the characteristics of the Australian osteopathy workforce who participate in the management of older patients with musculoskeletal complaints.

DESIGN

Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of osteopaths.

SETTING

The Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION), an Australian practice-based research network.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

The demographic, practice and treatment characteristics of osteopaths who identify as 'always'or 'often' treating patients aged 65 years or over.

RESULTS

Over half (58%) of total participants (n = 992) indicated often treating older people and this was associated with referral patterns with other health professionals and a non-urban practice location. Osteopaths providing care to older people were more likely to discuss diet/nutrition and medications, and provide pain counselling. Osteopaths who treated older adults were more likely to treat shoulder musculoskeletal disorders, degenerative spine disorders, chronic or persistent pain, and tendinopathies.

CONCLUSIONS

A substantial proportion of Australian osteopaths treat older adults frequently. The potential value and impact of osteopathy in managing the health needs of an ageing population warrants close examination from both researchers and policy makers.

摘要