REACH Center Projects Publications

Enduring Versus Curable: Mixed-Methods Perspectives About Pain Among Chiropractic Patients

This paper details how our team collected qualitative data about how chiropractic patients perceived pain chronicity, and how we used these findings to inform a national quantitative study.
Cost-effectiveness of Acupuncture Needling for Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain

Enhanced acupuncture was cost saving and standard acupuncture may be cost-effective from the healthcare-sector and Medicare perspectives compared with usual medical care for older adults with chronic low back pain.
Comparing Three Measures of Sleep Disturbance in Persons with Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain

The objective of this paper is to evaluate the concordance among three sleep disturbance items from the Oswestry Disability Index, Neck Disability Index, and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.
Determinants of Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the All of Us Research Program

A cross-sectional study of AoU electronic health record and survey data compared characteristics of adult CIH users and nonusers. General linear models estimated factors associated with CIH.
Addressing the “Black Hole” of Low Back Pain Care With Clinical Decision Support: User-Centered Design and Initial Usability Study

We designed, developed, and initially tested the usability of a LBP diagnosis and treatment decision support tool based on the available evidence for use by clinicians who treat LBP, with an initial focus on chiropractic care.
Health Equity Checklist for Research

The health equity checklist provides a practical guide for researchers, community partners, and participants to reflect on inclusivity, cultural relevance, and social justice in health research.
Racial and Ethnic Representation Among Complementary and Integrative Health Program Graduates

Lack of racial and ethnic diversity among complementary and integrative health care (CIH) providers may hinder access to CIH care. We found that a disparity persists between the composition of CIH professions and diversity in the US population.
The Current State of the Quality of Homeopathic Clinical Research

Homeopathy (a widely used system of therapeutics) lacks a comprehensive robust evidence base. We examined the internal, external, and model validity of current homeopathic clinical research and an expert panel identified gaps and future priorities.
Working Conditions in Complementary and Integrative Healthcare Professions

This study describes working conditions, including ergonomic and psychosocial demands, for five complementary and integrative health occupations: acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, midwives, and naturopathic doctors.
The State of Homeopathic Research

To address the lack of a robust evidence base for homeopathy, the authors assess the overall quality of homeopathic research literature and present the results of expert panel deliberations to identify gaps in research quality and areas studied.
Qualitative Assessment CIH Institutions' Engagement With Underserved Communities to Enhance Healthcare Access and Utilization

This study sought to understand how CIH educational instutitions are proactively working to redress this disparity in access and utilization among these communities.
Predictors of Pain Management Strategies in Adults with Low-Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis of Amazon Mechanical Turk Survey Data

To evaluate the associations between demographics, health conditions, pain management strategies, and health-related quality-of-life measures with pain management strategies at 3-month follow-up in respondents reporting current low-back pain.
Dosing of Lumbar Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Its Association with Escalated Spine Care: A Cohort Study of Insurance Claims

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between three distinct spinal manipulative therapy dose groups and escalated spine care by analyzing insurance claims from a cohort of patients with low back pain.
Incorporating Complementary and Integrative Health Providers in the Public Health Pandemic Response: Lessons from COVID-19 and Recommendations for the Future from a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel

Complementary and integrative health providers have been an underutilized public health asset in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This report seeks to inform how they can be better integrated into future responses to public health emergencies.
Building Bridges Toward Common Goals: A Call for Greater Collaboration Between Public Health and Integrative, Complementary and Traditional Health Providers

Diverse partnerships can be difficult to maintain, but the application of equitable processes may aid their success. In the face of highly complex public health challenges, partnerships with ICTHP are critical.
Barriers to the Engagement of Complementary and Integrative Health Providers in Public Health Responses to COVID-19: Recommendations From a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel

This project explored barriers to the involvement of complementary and integrative health providers in the public health response to COVID-19 and potential solutions for their future involvement in public health crises.
Alternatives to Opioids: A Missing Piece of the Strategy

An effective approach to the opioid crisis requires primary prevention strategies to reduce unnecessary opioid initiation. Opioid settlement funds should be directed toward these strategies by leveraging nonpharmacological pain management.

Additional Center Publications

Chiropractic Services and Employment Characteristics within U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers: Cross-Sectional Survey 2024 Nov 28

Albertson A, Kells H, Sawyer C, Maiers M.

J Integr Complement Med. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2024.0681. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39607742
The role of olive oil and its constituents in mental health: a scoping review 2024

Eedy V, Aucoin M..

British Journal of Nutrition. page 1 of 11. doi: 10.1017/S000711452400299X.
The Cumulative Incidence of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Protocol 2024 May 31

Goldenberg JZ, Batson RD, Pugh MJ, Zwickey H, Beardsley J, Zeegers MP, Freeman M.

Neurotrauma Rep. 5(1):522-528. doi: 10.1089/neur.2023.0117. PMCID: PMC11257128
What is the association between the microbiome and cognition? An umbrella review protocol 2024 Jun 18

Albertson A, Kells H, Sawyer C, Maiers M.

BMJ Open. 14(6):e077873. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077873. PMCID: PMC11191802.

REACH Center Projects Publications

Enduring Versus Curable: Mixed-Methods Perspectives About Pain Among Chiropractic Patients

Cost-effectiveness of Acupuncture Needling for Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain

Comparing Three Measures of Sleep Disturbance in Persons with Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain

Determinants of Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the All of Us Research Program

Addressing the “Black Hole” of Low Back Pain Care With Clinical Decision Support: User-Centered Design and Initial Usability Study

Health Equity Checklist for Research

Racial and Ethnic Representation Among Complementary and Integrative Health Program Graduates

The Current State of the Quality of Homeopathic Clinical Research

Working Conditions in Complementary and Integrative Healthcare Professions

The State of Homeopathic Research

Qualitative Assessment CIH Institutions' Engagement With Underserved Communities to Enhance Healthcare Access and Utilization

Predictors of Pain Management Strategies in Adults with Low-Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis of Amazon Mechanical Turk Survey Data

Dosing of Lumbar Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Its Association with Escalated Spine Care: A Cohort Study of Insurance Claims

Incorporating Complementary and Integrative Health Providers in the Public Health Pandemic Response: Lessons from COVID-19 and Recommendations for the Future from a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel

Building Bridges Toward Common Goals: A Call for Greater Collaboration Between Public Health and Integrative, Complementary and Traditional Health Providers

Barriers to the Engagement of Complementary and Integrative Health Providers in Public Health Responses to COVID-19: Recommendations From a Multidisciplinary Expert Panel

Alternatives to Opioids: A Missing Piece of the Strategy

Additional Center Publications

Chiropractic Services and Employment Characteristics within U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers: Cross-Sectional Survey 2024 Nov 28

The role of olive oil and its constituents in mental health: a scoping review 2024

The Cumulative Incidence of Post-Traumatic Epilepsy After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Individual Participant Data Meta-Analysis Protocol 2024 May 31

What is the association between the microbiome and cognition? An umbrella review protocol 2024 Jun 18