Person-centred care in osteopathic practice in Australia: results from a national health service use study

Draper-Rodi, J, Vaughan, Brett, Fleischmann, Michael and Sposato, N S (2026) Person-centred care in osteopathic practice in Australia: results from a national health service use study. Advances in Integrative Medicine, 13. ISSN 2212-9596

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Abstract

Objective This study explored patient perceptions of person-centred care (PCC) in Australian osteopathic practice. Results Data from a national health service survey were analysed. Of 2354 respondents, 143 (6.1%) consulted an osteopath in the preceding year. Of these, 87 (60.8%) completed the Patient-Centred Care Scale (PCCS). Across all PCC items, agreement ranged from 51% to 61%. Items with the most disagreement (strongly disagree/disagree) were related to feeling understood as an individual and the osteopath’s interest in addressing health problems. Items with the highest levels of agreement (strongly agree/agree) were related to the osteopath using patient feedback to guide treatment and clarity regarding expectations during consultations. Conclusion While many respondents reported positive experiences, a substantial neutral response and a notable proportion of negative experiences regarding certain PCC aspects highlight the need for further research. Future qualitative research should investigate reasons for neutral responses and explore challenges to PCC implementation in osteopathic practice.

Item Type:	Article
Schools:	UCO School of Osteopathy
Depositing User:	Bridget Roberts
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2026 09:45
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2026 09:45
URI:	https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/658

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