The biopsychosocial model and chiropractic: a commentary with recommendations for the chiropractic profession. Chiropr Man Therap 2017;25:16
Date
06/09/2017Pubmed ID
28593041Pubmed Central ID
PMC5461754DOI
10.1186/s12998-017-0147-xScopus ID
2-s2.0-85020172996 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 36 CitationsAbstract
There is an increasing awareness, interest and acceptance of the biopsychosocial (BPS) model by all health care professionals involved with patient care. The areas of spine care and pain medicine are no exception, and in fact, these areas of health care are a major centerpiece of the movement from the traditional biomedical model to a BPS model of patient assessment and delivery of care. The chiropractic approach to health care has a history that is grounded in key aspects of the BPS model. The profession has inherently implemented certain features of the BPS model throughout its history, perhaps without a full understanding or realization. The purpose of this paper is to present an overview of the BPS model, its relationship with spine care and pain management, and to discuss the BPS model, particularly psychosocial aspects, in the context of its historical relationship with chiropractic. We will also provide recommendations for the chiropractic profession as it relates to successful adoption of a full integration of the BPS model.
Author List
Gliedt JA, Schneider MJ, Evans MW, King J, Eubanks JE JrAuthors
Jordan Gliedt DC Associate Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of WisconsinJeffrey A. King DC, MS Associate Professor in the Neurosurgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
