Table 4 Response percentage and median on utilisation of MI results (n = 400)
Item | Never (1) | Rarely (2) | Some times (3) | Most time (4) | Always (5) | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
You use diagnostic imaging tests for musculoskeletal assessment. | 3.8% | 3.2% | 35.3% | 42.5 | 15.2 | 4 |
You perform a musculoskeletal ultrasound scan by yourself during patient assessment. | 88.5% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 1 |
You initiate some treatment while awaiting diagnostic imaging result | 1.8% | 5.5% | 50.2% | 35.3% | 7.2% | 3 |
You do not depend on the reports given by the radiologist only (you review the films). | 2.3% | 5.7% | 20.8% | 31.7% | 39.5% | 4 |
The outcome of imaging does not change the conservative line of management already adopted for the patient. | 8.3% | 16.0% | 57.0% | 17.0% | 1.7% | 3 |
You send for Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry before spinal manipulation in geriatrics. | 59.0% | 21.8% | 9.2% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 1 |
You utilise Clinical Decision Criteria to verify if a patient would need diagnostic imaging before referrals. | 3.8% | 8.5% | 20.2% | 40.0% | 27.5% | 4 |