Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 455-460, July 2008

Qualitative Methods in Chiropractic Research: One Framework for Future Inquiry

  • Jon Adams, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Social Medicine Division, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jon Adams, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Level 3, Public Health Building, Herston Rd, Herston QLD 4006, Australia
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  • Alex Broom, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, School of Social Science, University of Newcastle, Australia
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  • Megan Jennaway, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, International and Indigenous Health Division, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Australia

Received 31 October 2007; received in revised form 27 November 2007; accepted 9 December 2007.

Abstract 

Qualitative research holds potential for helping understand core aspects of chiropractic. Nevertheless, these methods remain underused in the field. This article overviews a qualitative perspective, introduces qualitative methods, and offers one possible framework to develop chiropractic research.

Key Indexing Terms: Qualitative Research, Research Activity, Public Health, Chiropractic

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PII: S0161-4754(08)00170-X

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.06.006

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 455-460, July 2008

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