Table 3.
Clinical practice characteristics of members of ORC-NZ (n = 253) and ORION (n = 992).
| Practice characteristics | ORC-NZ (n = 253) | ORION (n = 992) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | |
| Patient care hours | 27.5 (11.1) | 28.2 (11.8) |
| Patient visits | 32.3 (22.4) | 37.0 (18.3) |
| n (%) | n (%) | |
| Practice in more than one location | 84 (33.2) | 347 (35.0) |
| Practice with other health professionals | 185 (69.8) | — |
| Osteopath | 139 (78.5) | 643 (64.8) |
| General practitioner | 17 (9.6) | 72 (7.3) |
| Specialist doctor | 5 (2.8) | 31 (3.1) |
| Podiatrist | 17 (19.6) | 147 (14.8) |
| Physiotherapist | 34 (19.2) | 144 (14.5) |
| Exercise physiologist | 4 (2.3) | 124 (12.5) |
| Occupational therapist | 4 (2.3) | 19 (1.9) |
| Psychologist | 34 (19.2) | 191 (19.3) |
| Massage therapist | 80 (45.2) | 501 (50.5) |
| Chiropractor | 10 (5.7) | — |
| Acupuncturist | 68 (38.4) | 188 (19.0) |
| Naturopath | 29 (16.4) | 193 (19.5) |
| Dietician | 6 (3.4) | 72 (7.3) |
| Nutritionist | 18 (10.2) | 78 (7.9) |
| Send referrals | ||
| Osteopath | 159 (64.1) | 506 (51.0) |
| General practitioner | 224 (90.3) | 878 (88.5) |
| Specialist doctor | 190 (76.6) | 443 (44.7) |
| Podiatrist | 97 (39.1) | 651 (65.6) |
| Physiotherapist | 113 (45.6) | 331 (33.4) |
| Exercise physiologist | 20 (8.1) | 398 (40.1) |
| Occupational therapist | 24 (9.7) | 106 (10.7) |
| Psychologist | 82 (33.1) | 349 (35.2) |
| Massage therapist | 160 (64.5) | 671 (67.6) |
| Chiropractor | 18 (7.3) | — |
| Acupuncturist | 177 (71.4) | 451 (45.5) |
| Naturopath | 105 (42.3) | 477 (48.1) |
| Dietician | 19 (7.7) | 167 (16.8) |
| Nutritionist | 49 (19.8) | 129 (13.0) |
| Receive referrals | ||
| Osteopath | 188 (78.3) | 614 (61.9) |
| General practitioner | 221 (92.1) | 886 (89.3) |
| Specialist doctor | 79 (32.9) | 237 (23.9) |
| Podiatrist | 49 (20.4) | 471 (47.5) |
| Physiotherapist | 114 (47.5) | 266 (26.8) |
| Exercise physiologist | 15 (6.3) | 258 (26.0) |
| Occupational therapist | 22 (9.2) | 61 (6.1) |
| Psychologist | 40 (16.7) | 154 (15.5) |
| Massage therapist | 185 (77.1) | 754 (76.0) |
| Chiropractor | 17 (7.1) | — |
| Acupuncturist | 129 (53.8) | 370 (37.3) |
| Naturopath | 96 (40.0) | 400 (40.3) |
| Dietician | 7 (2.9) | 39 (3.9) |
| Nutritionist | 19 (7.9) | 55 (5.5) |