Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #119314

Craig F. Nelson, MS, DC, Health Services Research, American Specialty Health, 777 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-405-3658, craign@ashn.com

The most meaningful trend to emerge in health care in the past 25 years has been the development of the principles of Evidence-Based Health Care (EBHC). This panel will address the issue of how the chiropractic profession promotes EBHC within its ranks. The issues will be addressed from four different perspectives: professional education, private practice, government, and third party payors. A representative from each domain will present details of a specific program they have administered that is intended to promote EBHC within chiropractic. Each presenter will be asked to address the following points:

1. Describe the specific elements of the program you administer.
2. Identify how these elements are congruent with the principles of EBHC.
3. Describe the reactions of those who participate in your program.
4. Discuss any other barriers to implementation you have encountered.
5. Describe how you measure the effects of your program.
6. Discuss your plans for the future expansion or revisions of your program.

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