The best aspects of being a chiropractor.

Les meilleurs côtés de la profession de chiropraticien.

STRETCH (Physiology); INFERENTIAL statistics; SELF-perception; ATTITUDE (Psychology); INTERNET; MEDICAL personnel; EXPERIENCE; TEST validity; JOB satisfaction; QUESTIONNAIRES; MUSCLE strength; QUALITY of life; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; SCALE analysis (Psychology); DESCRIPTIVE statistics; MEDICAL practice; RESPECT; STATISTICAL sampling; DATA analysis software; PAIN management; PUBLIC opinion

Objective: The aims of this study were to determine the best aspects of being a chiropractor from the practitioners' perspective and to determine job satisfaction among respondents. Methods: An anonymous online survey was distributed to members of the chiropractic profession from August to September 2019. The survey included 25 statements regarded as being "a positive aspect of being a chiropractor" Results: Three hundred and sixty-nine chiropractors responded. Respondents believe that the best aspects of being a chiropractor are that chiropractors can reduce pain, help move or build strength, flexibility, and power in patients. In addition, chiropractors 'being trained to diagnose' and 'being able to transform peoples' quality of life' were highly scored. Job satisfaction overall was rated as high (median score of 9/10). However, there are some aspects that are not highly regarded as best aspects by the profession such as the respect of the public and other health professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectif : Cette étude visait connaître ce que les meilleurs côtés de la profession de chiropraticien du point de vue du praticien et d'établir le degré de satisfaction professionnelle chez les répondants. Méthodologie : Un sondage anonyme auprès des membres de la profession a été en ligne entre août et septembre 2019. Le questionnaire comprenait 25 énoncés exprimant des aspects de la profession jugés positifs. Résultats : Trois cent soixante-neuf chiropraticiens ont répondu au sondage. Ils estiment que le meilleur de ce que le chiropraticien peut apporter est le soulagement de la douleur, l'aide à la mobilité, l'augmentation de la force, de la souplesse et de la puissance. Les cotes attribuées aux énoncés « le chiropraticien est formé pour poser un diagnostic », et « le chiropraticien est capable de changer la qualité de vie du patient » sont très élevées. Le degré de satisfaction professionnelle globale est élevé (cote moyenne : 9/10). Certains aspects ne sont pas jugés les meilleurs aspects, comme le respect par le public et les professionnels de la santé. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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