CJA Vol.28 Issue 4Editorial: An Invitation to Our SWOT Team Psychoemotional Screening in the Chiropractic
Clinic The Best of Books for 1998: A Chiropractor's Reading
List A Chiropractic Conceptual Framework. Part 2:
Beliefs A Chiropractic Conceptual Framework. Part 3:
Values Commentary: Preparing for Holistic Practice: A Curriculum
Consideration Psychoemotional Screening in the Chiropractic Clinic JENNIFER R. JAMISON The influence of psychological factors on treatment outcomes is well
recognised. This study explores the usefulness of using two
psychological screening tools, the DRAM and the SOC, in chiropractic
practice. INDEXTERMS: MeSH: CHIROPRACTIC; PSYCHOLOGICALTESTS. Other: PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE; SCREENING. Chiropr J Aust 1998: 28:123-6. The Best of Books for 1998: A Chiropractor's Reading List PHILLIP EBRALL Reviews are presented of a number of books notionally published during 199 :8 A variety of publications for the year were selectively sampled by the author as to whether or not they held relevance to the clinical practice of chiropractic, and four titles were chosen for inclusion in this review. The review comments are prefaced by commentary on aspects of the current general state of publication within the chiropractic profession and the point is emphasized that the demand is strong, but the capacity to supply good writing is limited. The conclusion is made that 1998 has not been a prolific publishing year for works of relevance and interest to the chiropractic profession, but that the works which have been published are of a very high quality and make a strong contribution. The onus is now plainly on the members of the profession to see the value in becoming a bibliophile and to purchase these books for inclusion within their own clinical libraries for the ultimate benefit of the patient. INDEX TERMS: MeSH: CHIROPRACTIC; AUSTRALIA. Chiropr J Aust 1998; 28:127-34. A Chiropractic Conceptual Framework. Part 2: Beliefs ANDRIES M. KLEYNHANS Beliefs relating to chiropractic health care and chiropractic as discipline are examined. A taxonomy is used in order to clarify beliefs as an important part of the chiropractic conceptual framework. Beliefs are classified according to six domains: 1) beliefs about philosophy and chiropractic', 2) philosophical beliefs about the science of chiropractic; 3) philosophical beliefs about the art of chiropractic', 4) beliefs about psychosocial aspects of chiropractic; 5) beliefs about sociocultural aspects of chiropractic', and 6) the personal philosophical beliefs of chiropractors. The beliefs can be seen as a blueprint of major constructs which underpin the culture of chiropractic and give it a unique identity and character. Beliefs are related to philosophy and values. Recommendations are made for future research. INDEX TERMS: MeSH: CHIROPRACTIC; CULTURE; PHILOSOPHY; SOCIOLOGY. OTHER: BELIEFS; VALUES. Chiropr J Aust 1998; 28:135-45 A Chiropractic Conceptual Framework. Part 3: Values ANDRIES M. KLEYNHANS Values which are important to chiropractors are influenced by a chiropractic belief system and represent a major component of philosophy in chiropractic. Valued are explored in the context of a chiropractic conceptual framework. A proposed taxonomy for chiropractors' values categorizes these in six categories including: 1) philosophy and chiropractic, 2) chiropractic science, 3) art/practice of chiropractic! 4) sociocultural nd 5) psychosocial aspects of chiropractic and 6) values which relate to the personal belief system of chiropractors. This last domain is not regarded as part of the discipline of chiropractic, merely as part of the personal belief and value systems of individuals qualified in chiropractic. Since values are philosophical constructs, they are classified according to branches or methods of philosophy. Discussion also concerns who determines values, how they relate to beliefs and philosophy, strategic planning by a professional association, and the belief system of individual practitioners. It is shown how values are judged, what society expects and how the understanding of chiropractic values promotes professional cohesion. Data on which core values can be based is used to identify and clarify values in each of the six domains of a chiropractic conceptual framework. Recommendations are made for future research. INDEX TERMS: MeSH: CHIROPRACTIC; CULTURE; PHILOSOPHY; SOCIOLOGY. OTHER: BELIEFS; VALUES. Chiropr J Aust 1998; 28:147-58. |
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