Advanced search


Search results        Search results      Copy URL to E-Mail


OMT in the 21st century: current use of technologies in manual therapy education and opportunities for innovation

Journal: The AAO Journal Date: 2024/06, 34(2):Pages: 27. doi: Subito , type of study: Meta analysis

Full text    (https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaoj/article/34/2/16/500954/LBORC-NUFA-Poster-Abstracts-2024-Students)

Keywords:

meta analysis [72]
OMT [3797]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3818]
osteopathic medicine [2065]
teaching [81]
USA [1717]

Abstract:

Introduction/Background: Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) usage decreased 24.5% between 2000 and 2019 in the United States. Lack of confidence and proficiency are cited as barriers. As education evolves, utilizing technologies in OMT instruction may help overcome these obstacles, enhance learning, and stimulate usage. Thus, assessment of current technologies in manipulative therapy (MT) education is valuable for students, educators, and providers. Objective: To investigate the use of technology in MT education, highlight opportunities for future exploration, and propose a video-based intervention. Methods: Three databases were searched for primary articles published after 2014 with variations of keywords: “manual or manipulative,” “therapy or treatment,” “technology or digital,” and “education.” Studies of OMT alone were limited, so chiropractic and physiotherapeutic works were also considered because of similarities in kinesthetic applications. Relevant primary studies were included for initial review. Bibliographies of resulting secondary articles were manually inspected for relevant primary studies. Fourteen studies were included from the initial 244 unique results. Results: Three categories of technology integration were determined: video-based material (71%), measuring devices (21%), and simulators (7%). Objective results supported improved performance in technique setup (p < 0.01, d = 1.32), applications (p < 0.01, d = 1.46), and post-intervention assessments (2.87 [0.35] vs 2.14 [0.53]; p < 0.001) with technological interventions. Subjective trends included improved confidence, appreciation for self-learning, and enhanced study processes. Conclusions: Most studies supported the effectiveness of technological interventions in MT education, with video-based methods acquiring the most evidence. Highlighted opportunities include increased research specific to OMT education, expansion of simulation technology studies, and additional video-based innovations. To address the gap, a video-based innovation for OMT techniques is proposed to decrease barriers to usage for students and physicians.


Search results      Copy URL to E-Mail

 
 
 






  • ImpressumLegal noticeDatenschutz


ostlib.de/data_jqxatpkzecgywrfumnvd



Supported by

OSTLIB recommends