Effectiveness of a Chiropractic Education Workshop
Author Information
Author(s): Ronald J Feise, Jaroslaw P Grod, Anne Taylor-Vaisey
Primary Institution: Institute of Evidence-Based Chiropractic
Hypothesis
Does an evidence-based workshop result in improved knowledge of evidence-based procedures?
Conclusion
The continuing education course was effective in enhancing knowledge in the evidence-based approach and was well accepted by participants.
Supporting Evidence
- 85% of participants completed all tests and surveys.
- Pretest knowledge scores were low at 47%, but post-intervention scores improved significantly.
- 90% of participants would recommend the workshop to a colleague.
Takeaway
Chiropractors learned a lot about using evidence to help their patients after attending a special workshop.
Methodology
Participants attended a 12.5-hour workshop and were tested on their knowledge before and after the training.
Potential Biases
Measurement bias may have occurred due to the use of a non-validated test for knowledge assessment.
Limitations
The study design was uncontrolled and self-selected participants may have been more motivated than the general population.
Participant Demographics
{"gender_distribution":"76% male","mean_age":36,"mean_years_in_practice":9,"education":"58% graduates of CMCC"}
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