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Activator Methods International Ltd.
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Subject: Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique: General Articles
Title: Development of chiropractic nomenclature through consensus.
Reference: Gatterman MI, Hansen DT. Development of chiropractic nomenclature through consensus. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1994; 17(5): 302-9
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The establishment of nomenclature is a sign of maturity in any field. Each discipline formally adopts or sanctions the terminology based by its practitioners.
METHODS: Description of the development of chiropractic nomenclature through consensus methodology. A model was designed as an algorithm to outline steps leading to broad geographical and philosophical agreement.
RESULTS: Moving through a regional nominal panel to an international Delphi panel, consensus at the 80% level of agreement was obtained for 10 terms and definitions commonly used by the chiropractic profession.
CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended that the chiropractic profession adopt the 10 terms and definitions that reached the 80% consensus level as part of chiropractic nomenclature.
Key Words:
Algorithms; Chiropractic; Consensus Development Conferences; Decision Support Techniques; Delphi Technique; Human; North America; Philosophy, Medical;Terminology
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