The Spanish Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA) study: A cross-sectional survey
Gerard Álvarez, Sònia Roura, Francesco Cerritelli, Jorge E. Esteves, Johan Verbeeck, Patrick L.S. van Dun
Abstract
Despite the growth of the osteopathic profession in Spain in the last few years, reliable information regarding professional profile and prevalence is still lacking. The Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA) project was developed as a European-based survey dedicated to profiling the osteopathic profession across Europe. The present study aims to describe the characteristics of osteopathic practitioners, their professional profile and the features of their clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
OsteopathyOsteopathic medicine in the United StatesMedicineFamily medicineCross-sectional studyAlternative medicinePathologyMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationComplementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesOccupational Therapy Practice and Research