title: Demographic and practice characteristics of chiropractors.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the demographic and practice characteristics of chiropractors. A four-part survey questionnaire was developed and mailed to a national stratified (by state) random sample of chiropractors. The analysis of data revealed that most chiropractors hold an undergraduate degree, practice in an urban area, are licensed to practice in only one state, belong to their state's chiropractic association, and are active in continuing education. Other data analyzed related to income, sources of new patients and average fees charged.
authors.affiliation: Division of HPER, College of Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg 24060.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Baffi
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Redican
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: L K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Olsen
mesh_terms: D002684:Chiropractic / Q000193:education; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005249:Fees and Charges; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D008004:Licensure; D008297:Male; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D011897:Random Allocation; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce