ArticleThe Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association2026
Impact of the MAINTAIN instrument on clinical decision-making for new spinal pain patients: a cross-sectional study.
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Abstract
Objective: This quantitative pilot study with a qualitative adjunct aimed to characterize patients at two U.S.-based chiropractic teaching clinics using the novel MAINTAIN instrument, and to assess clinicians' and interns' initial clinical impressions based on patients' MAINTAIN scores. Methods: Between February and September 2022, 597 spinal pain patients were screened. Eligible patients (n=91) completed demographic and health questionnaires, including the MAINTAIN instrument. Clinicians and interns completed surveys to assess treatment plans and expectations for recovery. A qualitative analysis assessed clinicians' and interns' initial impressions based on patients' MAINTAIN scores. Results: The mean MAINTAIN score was 15.06 (SD: 9.03, range -7 to 32), with 39.6% of participants identified as potential candidates for maintenance care. Qualitative analysis identified several themes and subthemes which describe how clinicians and interns used patients' MAINTAIN scores. Conclusions: Despite limitations, these findings highlight the value of integrating the MAINTAIN instrument in chiropractic teaching clinics to enhance clinical decision-making and patient management.
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