2024, Dr. Vining’s two-year project to develop quality indicators for chiropractic care was published, and it’s already informing practice on campus. “Health care has thousands of standardized,
evidence-based measures of quality that assess and guide care and inform quality improvement processes,” Dr. Vining explains. “But until now, chiropractic did not have a common set of quality indicators. We transformed evidence from current clinical guidelines, care standards, and best practices into 70 preliminary quality indicators which are now beginning to be implemented and further studied here at the College.” In time, Dr. Vining anticipates the indicators will be refined and provide new ways to assess and promote quality care. Tis line of research offers the potential to assess chiropractic care consistent with how quality is assessed among other health disciplines.
STUDENTS HELP SHAPE CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH Te PCCR is interested in fostering research experiences by providing current students with opportunities to be involved in research projects. PCCR’s Research Honors Program allows students to engage even more closely with the research process. “Te program allows students to see what research
really looks like,” says Dr. Long. “Tey can get involved for just a trimester, or they can dive in and end up as a
co-author on a publication. Increasingly, students are coming to Palmer from undergraduate campuses where research was common. Giving them access to research experience and mentorship is important for the College.” Palmer Florida student, Alexis Hannah is one of three
students who is participating in an NIH-funded research project titled “Spinal Manipulative Terapy vs. Prescription Drug Terapy for Care of Aged Medicare Beneficiaries with Neck Pain.” Led by faculty mentor Brian Anderson, D.C., M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D., Palmer students are collaborating with peers at Southern California University of Health Sciences and getting first-hand experience with research. “Te program has already been very formative for me,”
says Alexis. “Te opportunity to work closely with faculty, to collaborate with students at other institutions and to see what research really looks like has been a great experience. I’ve gained confidence and a new perspective that’s informing the rest of my studies.” Most Research Honors Program students go on to work in a
clinical setting, but Dr. Long believes the lessons and experience gained at the PCCR benefit them wherever they go. “Te experience makes our students very competitive candidates for opportunities such as a Veterans Affairs residency and as clinicians in integrative health care environments. And for those who go into private practice, they have a valuable perspective — curious people are always going to flourish.” Like any space on the Palmer campus, in the PCCR, a visitor is likely to find a gathering of those curious people.
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