title: The use of PROMIS and the RAND VSQ9 in chiropractic patients receiving care with the Webster Technique.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Our ongoing efforts to demonstrate effectiveness of care examined the quality of life (QoL) and patient satisfaction of chiropractic patients presenting for care in a PBRN.
  
  
  METHODS
  In addition to socio-demographic and clinical care information, we examined visit-specific satisfaction and QoL using the RAND VSQ and PROMIS-29, respectively.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Our study population was comprised of 126 subjects (average age = 39.68; 97 females). The majority of respondents presented with musculoskeletal complaints with an average mean duration of 7.188 years. The mean PROMIS-25 mean T Scores were: depression (47.80); pain interference (53.49); fatigue (51.02); physical function (49.02); satisfaction with social role (52.10); anxiety (50.14); and sleep disturbance (49.88). The VSQ9 mean score was 93.4% indicating high satisfaction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Adults attending care in a chiropractic PBRN were able to successfully complete the PROMIS29 and VSQ9 instruments. Future longitudinal studies should quantify the minimal clinically important difference in mean T score changes.
authors.affiliation: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA; Chair of Pediatric Research, Life Chiropractic College West, 25001 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA; Alcantara Chiropractic - USA, 6017 Snell Ave, San Jose, CA 95123, USA. Electronic address: research@icpa4kids.com.
authors.forename: Joel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alcantara
authors.affiliation: International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, 327 N Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA.
authors.forename: Jeanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ohm
authors.affiliation: Alcantara Chiropractic - Philippines, Suite 1706, Medical Plaza Makati Bldg, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines.
authors.forename: Junjoe
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alcantara
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026882:Manipulation, Chiropractic; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Chiropractic; PROMIS; Practice-based research; VSQ9