Spinal Manipulation
Conditions
Keywords
Chiropractic, Manual therapy, Acceptability, Usability, Force-time characteristics
Brief summary
The objective of this clinical trial is to assess manual therapists' attitudes towards using a sensing-glove system for measuring spinal manipulation force and to compare the effectiveness of two interventions in enhancing their attitudes. The primary questions it aims to address are: * Are manual therapists receptive to employing a sensing-glove system to measure the force applied during spinal manipulations on patients? * Can we enhance manual therapists' attitudes towards this system through either a brief informational video demonstration or a supervised practice session with the system? Researchers will compare the impact of a 7-minute informational video to that of a 20-minute supervised practice session to determine if manual therapists' attitudes towards the use of a sensing-glove while treating their patients can be positively influenced. Participants will: * Engage in a single experimental session. * Complete a questionnaire at the beginning of the experimental session. * Undergo one of the two interventions and promptly complete two questionnaires following this intervention. * Undergo the other intervention and promptly complete the same two questionnaires following this intervention.
Detailed description
This study aimed to evaluate manual therapists' acceptability of a sensing-glove system for measuring spinal manipulation's force-time characteristics and compare the effectiveness of two interventions in enhancing their acceptability and usability perception. Participants will undergo two acceptability-enhancing interventions in randomized order: a 7-minute informational video and a 20-minute supervised practice session. At the start of the session and after each intervention, the acceptability and perception of usability towards the system will be assessed.
Interventions
OTHERVideo
A 7-minute video demonstrating the sensing-glove system, how it can be used to assess manual therapy biomechanics, and its relevance in research and clinical contexts. The video was created by the research team via a voiceover PowerPoint presentation.
OTHERPractice session
A 20-minute practice session during which participants received verbal information about the sensing-glove system. While wearing the sensing glove, participants performed palpation and manual therapy techniques (palpation, spinal mobilization/manipulation to the cervical and thoracic spine) on a human-sized manikin, guided by the researcher.
Sponsors
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
CROSSOVER
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants will undergo two interventions consecutively, with the order of evaluation randomized.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being a licensed chiropractor or a last-year intern in a University outpatient chiropractic clinic
Exclusion criteria
* Reported any upper limb injury preventing them from executing manual therapies during the time of the study * Previous experience with the sensing-glove system
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptability | Immediately following each intervention and at baseline | French version of the questionnaire based on the extended version of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2). A higher score indicates a higher level of acceptability. |
| Usability | Immediately following each intervention | French version of the System usability scale (F-SUS). A higher score indicates a higher level of usability. |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed