Acupuncture, chiropractic and osteopathy use in Australia: a national population survey

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Authors

Charlie Changli Xue · RMIT University

Anthony Lin Zhang · RMIT University

Vivian Lin · La Trobe University

Ray Myers · RMIT University

Barbara Polus · RMIT University

David Story · RMIT University

Abstract

There is substantial use of manipulative therapies by adult Australians, especially for back-related problems. Treatments incur considerable personal expenditure. In general, patient experience is positive. Referral by medical practitioners is a major determinant of use of these manipulative therapies.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 8, Issue 1, pp. 105-105

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-105

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