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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"Osteopaths"”.
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Job satisfaction and occupational stress in experienced osteopaths
… important, but under investigated issues among osteopaths. In related professions, such as general medical practice, occupational stress is a key factor reducing job satisfaction, and potentially compromising patient care. This study explored the job satisfaction and sources of occupational …
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Chronic low back pain: osteopaths' attitudes and management
… (CLBP) is one of the chief complaints seen by osteopaths. The management and care that practitioners provide for CLBP patients as well as their attitudes towards then are crucial in the overall well-being of the patient. Little is known about osteopaths' management of CLBP and their attitudes …
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Osteopaths' views on prescription rights: a qualitative pilot study
… a drugless medical alternative in the USA. The Osteopaths Registration Board of Victoria is currently considering the advocacy of limited prescription rights for osteopaths. Conclusions: Due to the variety of issues that emerged, further research is warranted. A more extensive survey of the …
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Occupational stress and job satisfaction in recently qualified Australian osteopaths
… and sources of occupational stress, in osteopaths with less than 5 years clinical practice experience. A concurrent study was conducted to explore the same issues in more experienced practitioners. Sources of occupational stress and job satisfaction were explored via a questionnaire …
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Sexual harassment of male osteopaths in the workplace: evidence and effect
… and effect of sexual harassment affecting male osteopaths; to explore education received in dealing with these incidents, and to compare the frequency and impact of any form of sexual harassment effecting male and female osteopaths. A questionnaire, based on the Female Osteopaths Questionnaire …
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A study of physiotherapists' and chiropractors' knowledge and opinions of osteopaths
… held by physiotherapists' and chiropractors' of osteopaths in Victoria. Surveys were distributed to 400 physiotherapists and 400 chiropractors within Victoria. Data on knowledge, opinions, inter-professional referral rates and inter-professional communication was gathered using mostly closed …
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An observational study of student osteopaths' measurement of arterial blood pressure by sphygmomanometry and auscultation
The aim of this study was to observe the rate of compliance that postgraduate (4th and 5th year) osteopathy students demonstrate when applying their undergraduate blood pressure (BP) measurement training in a clinical situation. Thirty-seven volunteer postgraduate participants were watched …
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The role of osteopaths in the recognition of melanoma : attitudes, knowledge and practices in melanoma screening within the osteopathic community
… through early recognition of suspicious lesions. Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners, who can often examine a patient with the removal of the outer layers of clothing. As primary practitioners, they have a duty to provide for the general health of their patients, whilst the removal of …
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Sacroiliac joint assessment within the Australian osteopathic profession
… of SIJ clinical tests used by Australian osteopaths is unknown. 168 practising osteopaths responded to the mail-out survey. Most practitioners that responded to the survey utilise asymmetry of bony landmarks, motion tests and pain provocation tests. Only 14% of respondents completely …
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Identifying the major issues of rural osteopathic practice from the practitioner's perspective
… in rural areas has been well documented. As osteopaths are primary care practitioners, they can play a significant role in primary health care in geographic areas where there is a shortage of health care practitioners. Until now, there has been no research exploring the background of rural …
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An investigation of the factors underlying the choice of treatment modalities used by students in the Victoria University Osteopathic clinic and practicing osteopaths
… little difference between experienced practicing osteopaths and osteopathic students in terms of both the factors considered when choosing treatment techniques and the frequency of use of treatment modalities. This suggests that experience is not a major factor in determining treatment choice. …
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Analysis of co-pathologies in 1000 patients attending an osteopathic teaching clinic
Osteopaths primarily treat musculoskeletal disorders, but as primary health care providers, also need to diagnose and recognise co-pathologies, and understand the implications any past conditions may have on a patient's present complaint. These conditions may affect the patient's presenting …
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An international study of osteopathic practice
… in educational background and practice among osteopaths around the world. The profession lacks unity, and frequently osteopaths of one geographical region, educational background, or practice style, do not acknowledge as colleagues, osteopaths of another location, training, or field of …
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A study into osteopathic treatment of pregnant women in NSW and Queensland
… to determine treatment modalities utilized by osteopaths for treatment of pregnant patient, and the rate and incorporation of patient education as part of the management of the pregnant women in NSW and Queensland. This study has highlighted that the majority of sample osteopaths surveyed treat …
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Spirituality and osteopathy: a practitioners' views
… and practices regarding spiritual care by osteopaths with active spiritual beliefs. Semi-sructured interviews with four osteopaths were analysed for themes. Common elements of spirituality such as belief in a divine being/s or force, communication with 'God' through spiritual practices, …
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Patient compliance to exercise prescription at the Victoria University osteopathic medicine clinic
… and speed of recovery, it is important that osteopaths are informed of the current likely adherence rate to PRA and all factors that may cause non-compliance to their exercise prescription. The overall compliance rate to PRA at VUOMC is comparable with previous studies, with the use of …
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The study of demography and co-pathologies of patients attending two private osteopathic medicine clinics: a pilot study
… the standard of care available to patients, osteopaths must have adequate training that teaches them about the range of conditions (both presenting conditions and co-pathologies) they are most likely to encounter in practice. It is important for osteopaths to be aware of co-pathologies as …
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Diagnostic Palpation in Osteopathic Medicine: A Putative Neurocognitive Model of Expertise
… 5 and 6 investigate the way in which expert osteopaths use their visual and haptic systems in the diagnosis of somatic dysfunction. The results suggest that ongoing clinical practice enables osteopaths to combine visual and haptic sensory signals in a more efficient manner. Such visuo-haptic …
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The effect of a specific isometric muscle energy technique on the range of opening of the temporomandibular joint
… research as they present valuable outcomes for osteopaths treating jaw dysfunction. This minor thesis was written by a post-graduate student as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.
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The effect of thoracolumbar high velocity low amplitude manipulation on gross trunk range of motion: is the direction of thrust important?
… a form of spinal manipulation commonly used by Osteopaths and other manual medicine practitioners. Despite its widespread use, there is little experimental evidence that supports the efficacy of HVLA in the thoracolumbar region or whether the direction of thrust is important in altering rotation …
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