Table 1.
Articles retrieved by search strategy of this study published between 2001 and 2010 (n = 188)
| Type of Study | Subheading | Number of references retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic geriatric education (n = 11) | 11 | |
| Demographic and Epidemiological studies (n = 18) | Utilization rates of chiropractic services by older patients and their demographic characteristics | 14 |
| Epidemiological studies on older patients and predictors of pain | 4 | |
| Case Reports & Case Series (n = 83) | Successful management of clinical condition by chiropractor | 39 |
| Serious clinical condition masquerading as back pain | 40 | |
| Adverse reactions to manipulation | 2 | |
| Case series | 2 | |
| Clinical Trials (n = 21) | Clinical trials not yet conducted | 8 |
| Clinical trials involving older patients not involving manual therapy | 5 | |
| Clinical trials involving older patients involving manual therapy | 8 | |
| Guidelines & Clinical Information (n = 55) | General practice guidelines for chiropractic care planning forolder patients | 42 |
| Workshops, Conference Platform & Other Chiropractic Geriatric References | 13 |