Characteristics of the practice of New Zealand osteopaths who manage patients with chronic pain

McIntyre, C, Draper-Rodi, J, Antunes-Ferreira, A P, Muddle, L, McLeod, G, Sampath, K Kovanur, Sposato, N S and Vaughan, B (2024) Characteristics of the practice of New Zealand osteopaths who manage patients with chronic pain. Pain Management, 14. pp. 625-632. ISSN 1758-1877

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Abstract

Background Chronic pain management is challenging. Those with chronic pain present to health professionals, including osteopaths. Methods Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of the Osteopathy Research Connect – New Zealand (ORC-NZ), a practice-based research network (PBRN). Demographic, practice, and treatment characteristics of osteopaths who ‘often’ and ‘not often’ treat chronic pain patients were collected. Results Two hundred and seventy-seven (277) NZ osteopaths responded and just over half (50.7% N = 138) reported ‘often’ treating chronic pain patients. This group, who have a similar male-to-female ratio, often use a diagnostic screening questionnaire (aOR 3.78), and often treat patients with non-musculoskeletal complaints (aOR 3.12) and tendinopathies (aOR 3.41). Conclusions This study highlights practice and clinical management characteristics of NZ osteopaths who manage chronic pain patients.

Item Type:	Article
Schools:	UCO School of Osteopathy
Depositing User:	Bridget Roberts
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2025 10:28
Last Modified:	17 Oct 2025 10:28
URI:	https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/592

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