Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 287-298 , June 2004

A Survey of US Chiropractors on Clinical Preventive Services

  • Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCheryl Hawk, DC, PhD,Professor and Senior Researcher, Parker Research Institute, 2500 Walnut Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
    • Professor and Senior Researcher, Parker Research Institute, Dallas, TexUSA
  • Cynthia R Long, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Davenport, IowaUSA
  • Michael Perillo, DC, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Adjunct Professor, Public Health, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, ConnUSA
  • Karen T Boulanger

      Affiliations

    • Assistant to the Chief Planning Officer, Palmer University System, Davenport, IowaUSA

Received 14 January 2003

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 This project was supported in part by a grant from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research. The pilot study was conducted in conjunction with ASPH Project #H092-04/04, a cooperative agreement from the US Health Resources and Services Administration through the Association of Schools of Public Health.

PII: S0161-4754(04)00045-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2004.04.002

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 287-298 , June 2004