THIS REQUEST, AS
AMENDED BY THE VA SUBMISSION OF 12-7-87, IS APPROVED. VA WILL USE
THE TERM "HEALTH PROFESSIONAL OTHER THAN MD/DO" IN PART E,
QUESTIONS 2 AND 5 OF THE BASELINE QUESTIONNAIRE.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1990
08/31/1990
4,785
0
0
3,075
0
0
0
0
0
DATA WILL BE USED FOR THE EVALUATION
OF THE CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES PILO PROGRAM IN THE VA AS MANDATED BY
P.L. 99-166. THE STUDY ADDRESSES THE USE OF CHIROPRACTORS TO TREAT
LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS IN THE VA. ISSUES ADDRESSED INCLUDE
COST-EFFECTIVENESS, COMPARISON OF TREATMENT MODALITIES, PATIENT
DEMAND FOR CHIROPRACTIC CARE.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.