Perceived value of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise among seniors with chronic neck pain: a mixed methods study.
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https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1876Keywords:
elderly, neck pain, qualitative, satisfaction.Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore perceptions of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise among adults aged 65 years and older with chronic neck pain. DESIGN: Mixed methods study embedded within a randomized clinical trial. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS: Interviews were conducted with 222 of 241 randomized clinical trial participants. They had a mean age of 72.2 years and they had neck pain of moderate severity and of 6 years mean duration. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted at the completion of the 12 week intervention phase, during which participants received spinal manipulative therapy and exercise interventions. Interviews explored determinants of satisfaction with care, whether or not therapy was worthwhile, and what was liked and disliked about treatment. Interviews were recorded and transcribedDownloads
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