ReviewCureus2023
Meeting Future Demand for Chiropractic Services in Hong Kong: A Strategic Manpower Planning Approach.
Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Efficacy evaluation of acupuncture combined with manipulation for lateral epicondylitis: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Tuina therapy plus resistance exercise vs. Tuina alone for mechanical neck pain: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Trial
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- Dorsal Scapular Osteochondroma in the Chiropractic Clinic: A Case Report and Literature Review.Cureus · 2023Article
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- Unmasking Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a Chiropractic Patient With Musculoskeletal Complaints.Cureus · 2023Article
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- Undiagnosed Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in an Octogenarian During the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic.Cureus · 2023Article
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- Pediatric Text Neck Syndrome.Cureus · 2023Article
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Authors and funding
10 authors.
Funding
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Abstract
Chiropractic treatment in Hong Kong has demonstrated high effectiveness in cases where traditional therapies have failed, with minimal associated adverse events. The growing aging population, prevalence of disabilities, and musculoskeletal conditions have increased the demand for rehabilitation services. Over the past few years, the chiropractic profession has raised awareness of treatment benefits. Providing high-quality training and education, licensing/regulation, interprofessional collaboration, increased accessibility, and research are factors influencing the chiropractic workforce and meeting the population's health needs. To achieve the number of chiropractors required by Hong Kong for adequate service according to international standards, future efforts could include increased licensing/registration efficiency, expanded coverage of public/private insurance, system integration/interprofessional collaboration, public education, and local research to build evidence and to support workforce growth and acceptance.
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