Exploring the predictors for the application of HVT techniques : a survey study of UK osteopaths.
Item
- Title
- Exploring the predictors for the application of HVT techniques : a survey study of UK osteopaths.
- Author(s)
- Bechoux, C
- Abstract
- Background: Practitioners' overall conception of practice and clinical decision-making process have been associated to their gender, age, speciality training and degree of qualification and years of experience in practice. Several factors related to the patients, the practice and the education of the osteopath may indicate practitioners' attitudes and beliefs towards certain treatment approaches. Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the factors influencing osteopaths in the UK in their clinical decision-making process to apply HVT techniques in practice and to compare selected osteopaths' demographic and professional data with those factors. Design: An online questionnaire used was based and adapted on an undergraduate project questionnaire, and was designed using the Google Drive tool. Method: GOsC members from the research sample registrants were included and participants who don't use HVT techniques in practice were excluded. The questionnaire data was exported into SPSS Statistics for statistical analysis Multinomical logistic regression procedure was used to determine association between items The p-value was set at 0.05 for statistical significance. Odd ratios and their corresponding confidence intervals not overlapping 1 were included. Results: Gender, highest osteopathic degree, and entry level osteopathic institution statistically showed weak associations for the application of HVT techniques Female osteopaths considered the spinal level in dysfunction almost twice as less important (OR 1.962, 95% CI 1.962-1.053), professional guidelines more than twice as less important (OR 2.550, 95% CI 1.398-4.649), and attributed more importance to their previous experience in practice (OR 0.113, 95% CI 0.984-0.333). BCOM graduates were more likely to consider postural observation as being important (OR 0.222, 95% CI 0.075-0.659). Osteopaths with a Diploma degree were more likely to consider postural observation as being important (OR 0 218, 95% CI 0.066-0.715). Osteopaths' age, predominant style of practice, did not display statistical significance. 42.43% of the respondents reported they were reluctant to manipulate cervical spine segments, and 96.6% reported being very much influenced by the safety component of the considerations for HVTs application. Discussion: This study was underpowered, which could have compromised the statistical significance of some factors In addition, the sample of osteopaths who volunteered for this study appeared to be predominantly technically-based This could explain the absence of statistical significance for some factors regarding HVT application. Nevertheless, the significant findings are supported by previous studies and could provide further explanation on the practitioners' characteritics for the implication of osteopathic education and practice. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest the need to emphasize both technical rationality and professional artistry development within the osteopathic education and professional environment.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 2.12.2016 16:54:59
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15880
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- factors, high-velocity thrust, osteopathy, predicting
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Bechoux, C, “Exploring the predictors for the application of HVT techniques : a survey study of UK osteopaths.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 2, 2025, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/601