Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of chiropractors
| Variable | Intervention group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| n=16 | n=16 | |
| Gender n (%) | ||
| Female | 4 (25) | 6 (37.5) |
| Male | 12 (75) | 10 (62.5) |
| Mean age (SD), years | 44.6 (9.4) | 43.2 (12) |
| Years in practice Mean (SD) | 16.8 (9.6) | 16.4 (12.5) |
| Education n (%) | ||
| Diploma | - | 2 (12.5) |
| BSc | 5 (31.3) | 4 (25) |
| DC | 10 (62.5) | 8 (50) |
| Masters | 1 (6.2) | - |
| PhD | - | 1 (6.3) |
| Other | - | 1 (6.3) |
| Practice Location n (%) | ||
| Urban | 14 (87.5) | 13 (81.3) |
| Rural | 2 (12.5) | 3 (18.7) |
| Practice n (%) | ||
| Full-time | 14 (87.5) | 14 (87.5) |
| Part-time | 2 (12.5) | 2 (12.5) |
| Type of practice n (%) | ||
| Solo | 4 (25) | 4 (25) |
| Group or multidisciplinary | 12 (75) | 12 (75) |
| Case load n (%) | ||
| <5 | - | - |
| 5-20 | 5 (31.3) | 1 (6.3) |
| 21-50 | 10 (62.5) | 12 (75) |
| >50 | 1 (6.2) | 3 (18.7) |
SD Standard Deviation, %: Percentage, n Number; Case load: Proportion of neck pain patients per week