Improving low back pain care through better assessment tools for chiropractors
Identifying and Promoting Quality Low Back Pain Care by Chiropractors
This study is looking at how chiropractors can better help veterans with low back pain by using simple questionnaires that let patients share their pain levels and health, and it will also test a new system to remind chiropractors to use these tools during care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10899677 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care for low back pain (LBP) by chiropractors through the use of validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). These standardized questionnaires help patients communicate their health status and pain levels, which can improve treatment decisions and outcomes. The study will assess how well PROMs are currently used in Veterans Health Administration chiropractic clinics and test a new technology-based alert system to encourage their use in patient care documentation. By understanding and promoting the use of these tools, the research aims to improve communication between patients and chiropractors, ultimately leading to better pain management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans receiving chiropractic care for low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have low back pain or are not receiving chiropractic care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management and overall health outcomes for patients with low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that the use of patient-reported outcome measures can significantly enhance patient care in various healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coleman, Brian Christopher — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Coleman, Brian Christopher
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.