Research Publications by Australian Chiropractic Academics
Author Information
Author(s): Wan Hoskins, Henry Pollard, John Reggars, Andew Vitiello, Rod Bonello
Primary Institution: Macquarie University
Hypothesis
What is the number of journal publications attributed to the academic faculty of Australian chiropractic tertiary institutions?
Conclusion
There is a significant lack of published research by the majority of chiropractic academics in Australia, with a trend of decreasing publication rates.
Supporting Evidence
- 41 academics were reviewed, resulting in 155 PubMed listed publications.
- Chiropractor academics had a total of 79 PubMed indexed publications.
- Academics with a doctoral degree produced significantly more publications than those without.
Takeaway
Chiropractic teachers in Australia aren't publishing enough research, which is important for teaching students and improving the profession.
Methodology
The study reviewed academic faculty publications from three Australian chiropractic institutions using PubMed and Index to Chiropractic Literature databases.
Potential Biases
The reliance on self-reported data from university websites may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study may not have captured all relevant publications and did not assess the quality of the publications.
Participant Demographics
41 academics from three Australian chiropractic institutions, with varying qualifications.
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