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GC Grand Choi
DG Dominic Giuliano
AT Anthony Tibbles
SH Samuel J. Howarth
ST Steve Tran
JL Joyce Lee
MF Martha Funabashi
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A sequential explanatory mixed-methods observational study design was used to explore the feasibility of recording SMT force-time characteristics and self-reported patient outcome measures in a clinical setting. Quantitative data were collected to objectively investigate the primary outcomes of feasibility including data quality, data collection rates, and participant recruitment and retention rates. Qualitative data were collected to assess the perceptions and attitudes of both providers and patients on perceived impact of data collection on patient management and clinical flow. Qualitative data helped to explain the quantitative data by providing context to the feasibility outcomes observed.

Although this study was originally planned to be conducted between February 2020 and May 2020, data collection ceased early due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the clinic in mid-March 2020. Therefore, data collection occurred between February and mid-March 2020.

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