The IPA Study

A survey of patients of chiropractors in an independent physicians’ association found that, when asked if they would recommend their Doctor of Chiropractic to others, 95.5% of the patients said “yes.”

 

Other results were as high:

• Length of time to get an appointment – 84.9% said Excellent

• Access to the office by telephone – 95.5% Excellent or Very Good

• Length of wait at the office – 92.4% Excellent or Very Good

• Time spent with the doctor – 95.5% Excellent or Very Good

• Explanation of what was done at the visit – 95.5% Excellent or Very Good

• Technical skills of the provider – 98.5% Excellent or Very Good

• Personal manner of the chiropractor – 100% Excellent or Very Good

• Overall visit – 100% Excellent or Very Good

Portion reprinted by permission from the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, Copyright 2003.