How times change:Evaluation of the need to revise chiropractic education standards in the United Kingdom.

Introduction &amp; Aim: Health regulators in the UK fulfil their statutory duty to maintain high standards of<br/>education and training of health professionals by setting standards for education. Ensuring standards are<br/>contemporary and fit for purpose is fundamental to this function. This research aimed to evaluate whether the<br/>Education Standards of the General Chiropractic Council (2017) (ES) remained fit for purpose in 2021, or<br/>whether revisions were needed to meet current and future competency requirements for chiropractic<br/>graduates.<br/>Methods: An exploratory, qualitative methodology was followed. The ES were comparatively mapped to<br/>relevant standards, authoritative practice and quality assurance frameworks from other healthcare and higher<br/>education regulators, professional and chartered bodies. Areas of difference from other standards and<br/>frameworks were identified and substantive differences described.<br/>Results: 21 global and national frameworks and standards were mapped. Healthcare disciplines included<br/>physiotherapy, medicine and osteopathy. Subjects included musculoskeletal capabilities, rehabilitation, person-<br/>centred approaches, dementia training, research competencies and education.<br/>20 substantive areas not captured in the ES, or requiring strengthening, were identified. These included:<br/>person-centred approaches, safety and quality, rehabilitation, prevention and health promotion,<br/>psychologically informed approaches, interprofessional practice, collaborative care, integration of evidence<br/>into practice, digital readiness and reflective practice. Substantive areas linked to programme delivery included:<br/>protecting the interests of patients in an education setting, integrating clinical and educational governance,<br/>clinical experience and interdisciplinary learning.<br/>Conclusion: Although broadly fit for purpose, mapping indicated the ES were falling out of step with the<br/>