Examining Scottish Chiropractic Professional Identity Using Chiropractic Professional Identity Scales

NCT06636266 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: 348918
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 78
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research will examine any potential differences in the professional identity of Scottish chiropractors utilising the Chiropractic Professional Identity Embodiment Scale (CPIES) and the Subtype Orientation Scale (CPISOS). Data will be collected through an online web-based survey. Potential statistical relationships with variables such as age, gender, ethnicity, and previous education on chiropractic professional identity (CPI) will also be explored. This study expands upon prior investigations to further explore the CPI of chiropractic identity internationally. Additionally, the data gleaned from this study could be used as a platform to build understanding and interprofessional relationships within Scotland and, potentially, to aid in working towards greater recognition of chiropractic within Spain. This research could assist Scottish chiropractors in creating better avenues to strengthen their professional identity to help future chiropractors thrive in Europe.

Conditions

Professional Identity Formation

Keywords

Student; identity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Chiropractic Professional Identity Embodiment Scale

  A unidimensional score and six sub-scale numerical scores from the Chiropractic Professional Identity Embodiment Scale (CPIES). There are 15 questions, and each question is measured by a 5 point likert scale ranging from "strongly Disagree" (1) to "Strongly Agree" (5). The minimum value is 15 maximum value is 75. A lower/higher score does not denote an better or worse outcome, but places the participant, with further weighted analyses (see here for review: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388124000136#sec2) into a category of practitioner: Traditional, centrist, or musculoskeletal focussed. The six subscales measure participants responses in 6 subscales: Chiropractic History, Engagement \& Interactions, Ethics \& Standards of Practice, Philosophy \& Motivations, Pride \& Attitude, Pride \& Attitude.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Chiropractic Professional Identity Subtype Orientation Scale (CPISOS).

  Baseline

• Chiropractic philosophical continuum scale

  Baseline

Study Arms (2)

Chiropractors

Practising in Scotland at the time of the survey/study

Other: Survey using a questionnaire.

Chiropractic students

Enrolled in the Scotland College of Chiropractic at the time of the study

Other: Survey using a questionnaire.

Interventions

Survey using a questionnaire. OTHER

This research will examine any potential differences in the professional identity of Scottish chiropractors utilising the Chiropractic Professional Identity Embodiment Scale (CPIES) and the Subtype Orientation Scale (CPISOS).

Chiropractic students; Chiropractors

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All practising Scottish chiropractors and currently enrolled chiropractic students will be invited to participate in this study. Potential participants will not be eligible if they are practising outside of Scotland or enrolled to study chiropractic in an institute outside of Scotland.

You may qualify if:

• All practising Scottish chiropractors and currently enrolled chiropractic students will be invited to participate in this study.

You may not qualify if:

• Potential participants will not be eligible if they are practising outside of Scotland or enrolled to study chiropractic in an institute outside of Scotland.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Scotland College of Chiropractic: lead

Study Sites (1)

Scotland College of Chiropractic

Edinburgh, EH4 1HG, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Social Identification

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Social Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Alice Cade, PhD

  New Zealand College of Chiropractic

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Alice E Cade, BSc, BSc(chiro), MHSc, PhD

CONTACT

+4401313320063; alice@scotlandcollegechiro.ac.uk

Ross MacDonald, MChiro

CONTACT

+4401313320063; ross@scotlandcollegechiro.ac.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Senior lecturer and research fellow

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2024
• First Posted: October 10, 2024
• Study Start: October 20, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 30, 2025
• Study Completion: May 30, 2025
• Last Updated: November 29, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)