Meyer Kevin W, Al-Ryati Omar Y, Cupler Zachary A, Bonavito-Larragoite Gina M, Daniels Clinton J
J Chiropr Educ. 2023 Oct 1;37(2):90-97. doi: 10.7899/JCE-22-18.
The primary objective of this study was to assess, summarize, and compare the current integrated clinical learning opportunities offered for students who matriculated in US doctor of chiropractic programs (DCPs).
Two authors independently searched all accredited DCP handbooks and websites for clinical training opportunities within integrated settings. The 2 data sets were compared with any discrepancies resolved through discussion. We extracted data for preceptorships, clerkships, and/or rotations within the Department of Defense, Federally Qualified Health Centers, multi-/inter-/transdisciplinary clinics, private/public hospitals, and the Veterans Health Administration. Following data extraction, officials from each DCP were contacted with a request to verify the collected data.
Of the 17 DCPs reviewed, all but 3 offered at least 1 integrated clinical experience, while 41 integrated clinical opportunities were the most offered by a single DCP. There was an average of 9.8 (median 4.0) opportunities per school and an average of 2.5 (median 2.0) clinical setting types. Over half (56%) of all integrated clinical opportunities were within the Veterans Health Administration, followed by multidisciplinary clinic sites (25%).
This work presents preliminary descriptive information of the integrated clinical training opportunities available through DCPs.
本研究的主要目的是评估、总结和比较为美国脊椎按摩疗法博士项目（DCP）的入学学生提供的当前综合临床学习机会。
两位作者独立搜索所有经认可的DCP手册和网站，以查找综合环境中的临床培训机会。将两个数据集进行比较，任何差异都通过讨论解决。我们提取了国防部、联邦合格健康中心、多学科/跨学科/跨专业诊所、私立/公立医院以及退伍军人健康管理局内的实习、见习和/或轮转数据。数据提取后，与每个DCP的官员联系，要求核实所收集的数据。
在审查的17个DCP中，除3个外，所有DCP都提供了至少1次综合临床经验，而单个DCP提供的综合临床机会最多为41次。每所学校平均有9.8次（中位数为4.0次）机会，平均有2.5种（中位数为2.0种）临床环境类型。所有综合临床机会中，超过一半（56%）在退伍军人健康管理局内，其次是多学科诊所（25%）。
这项工作提供了通过DCP获得的综合临床培训机会的初步描述性信息。
