The use of PROMIS and the RAND VSQ9 in chiropractic patients receiving care with the Webster Technique

• A practice-based study can be successfully implemented within chiropractic practices.
• The PROMIS and VSQ9 surveys can be implemented in a paper-and-pencil format.
• Chiropractic patients present with poorer QoL compared to the general US population.
• Chiropractic patients are highly satisfied with their patient visit.

IntroductionOur 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.MethodsIn addition to socio-demographic and clinical care information, we examined visit-specific satisfaction and QoL using the RAND VSQ and PROMIS-29, respectively.ResultsOur 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.ConclusionsAdults 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.