Knowledge, attitude, and perception of Nigerian-based physiotherapists on the utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging in the clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions.

Autor:	Ojukwu, Chidiebele Petronilla, Anekwu, Emelie Moris, Ude-Bassey, Zimuzor, Onuchukwu, Chioma Linda, Ede, Stephen Sunday, Chukwu, Sylvester Caesar, Okemuo, Adaora Justina, Eze, Joseph C., Okafor, Chinelo Jennifer
Předmět:	MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases RESEARCH PROFESSIONS HEALTH services accessibility CROSS-sectional method RESEARCH methodology INTERVIEWING COMPARATIVE studies PEARSON correlation (Statistics) PSYCHOSOCIAL factors QUESTIONNAIRES DESCRIPTIVE statistics CHI-squared test STATISTICAL correlation DATA analysis software PHYSICAL therapists PHYSICAL therapists' attitudes
Zdroj:	Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy; 10/18/2023, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p1-7, 7p
Abstrakt:	Background: Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (MSUI) is an efficient monitoring and re-evaluation tool used for the management of musculoskeletal conditions in several clinical domains. Its utilization among physiotherapists, particularly in African countries, is yet to be explored. Objective: This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and perception of physiotherapists on the utilization of MSUI in the clinical management of musculoskeletal conditions. Methods: One hundred and ninety-two consenting Nigerian-based physiotherapists practicing in public and private health institutions participated in this cross-sectional survey. They responded to a three-sectioned structured questionnaire, investigating socio-demographic and occupational characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and utilization of MSUI for the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square test at a significant level of 0.05. Results: The majority (79.2%) of the respondents had positive knowledge of MSUI and its benefits as a clinical modality for managing MSCs. However, only 4.2% had utilized MSUI in clinical practice. Non-utilization of MSUI was commonly attributed to a lack of access to MSUI (60.3%) and its unavailability in most diagnostic centers (42.9%). Almost all (99.0%) of them agreed to the necessity for increased availability of MSUI to physiotherapists for enhancement of physiotherapy interventions in the management of MSCs. Conclusion: Knowledge of MSUI among Nigerian-based physiotherapists is adequate, but its utilization as a clinical tool is poor. Improved availability of MSUI to physiotherapists is necessary as well as specialty training on the utilization and interpretation of MSUI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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