title: Business training and education needs of chiropractors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This report is an examination of the perceived need for business skills among chiropractors.
  
  
  METHODS
  An online survey was completed by 64 chiropractors. They assessed the need for business skills and current levels of business skills. Using this information, gaps in business skills are identified.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The need for business skills is broad, encompassing all major business functions. Existing business skills are well below needed levels.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The chiropractic profession needs significantly greater business and practice management skills. The existing gap between needed business skills and existing skills suggests that current training and education programs are not providing adequate business skills training.
authors.affiliation: Western Carolina University.
authors.forename: Steve W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Henson
authors.forename: Milton
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pressley
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Korfmann