Patient perception of osteopathic manipulative treatment in a hospitalized setting: a survey-based study.

Context: Although many studies on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) have been published, few examine its role in treating hospitalized patients.

Objective: To determine patient perception of receiving OMT while hospitalized.

Methods: Patients were referred to receive OMT through a consultation service and were separated into four groups: medical, musculoskeletal, obstetric, or postsurgical.