The use of validated outcome measures in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients: A systematic review of the literature

Abstract Background Healthcare systems recognize the need to incorporate patient-reported outcomes as part of their clinical and research measures. We performed this review on the use of validated outcome measures in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients. Methods Pubmed, CINAHL, Medline, Index...

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Published in:Complementary therapies in clinical practice 2015-05, Vol.21 (2), p.131-136
Main Authors: Alcantara, Joel, Alcantara, Joey D, Alcantara, Junjoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Chiropractic
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Manipulation, Chiropractic
Medical Education
Nursing
Patient reported outcomes
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Quality of Life
Surveys and Questionnaires
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Background Healthcare systems recognize the need to incorporate patient-reported outcomes as part of their clinical and research measures. We performed this review on the use of validated outcome measures in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients. Methods Pubmed, CINAHL, Medline, Index to Chiropractic Literature and MANTIS were searched for (1) primary investigation reports (i.e., case reports, case series, case control, randomized controlled trials and survey or surveillance studies) published in English; (2) involving the care of pregnant patient(s) and (3) utilizing a valid outcome measure. Results Our review found 8 articles using the Patient's Global Impression of Change, the NRS, the Oswestry, Bournemouth, Fear Avoidance Belief and Quebec Disability questionnaires, PROMIS-29 and the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile. Conclusion Despite their heterogeneity and inconsistency of use in the studies reviewed, our findings demonstrate some measure of effectiveness in the chiropractic care of pregnant patients.
ISSN:1744-3881
1873-6947
DOI:10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.01.003