Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 9 , Pages 637-643, November 2008

What Constitutes Evidence for Best Practice?

  • John J. Triano, DC, PhD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: John J. Triano, DC, PhD, Professor, Research Division, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2H 3J1

Professor, Research Division, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 6100 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2H 3J1

Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5

Received 5 May 2008; received in revised form 17 June 2008; accepted 8 September 2008.

Abstract 

The guiding principles, methods, and common factors that serve as the foundation for the Commission of the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters best practices initiative are discussed in the context of the chiropractic practice environment.

Key Indexing Terms: Practice Guideline, Delivery of Health Care, Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation, Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care), Chiropractic

 

PII: S0161-4754(08)00279-0

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.10.009

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 9 , Pages 637-643, November 2008

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