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ArticleJournal of foot and ankle research2018

Survey of ultrasound practice amongst podiatrists in the UK.

Heidi J Siddle, Aimie Patience, James Coughtrey, Jean Mooney, Martin Fox, Lindsey Cherry

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Article in Journal of foot and ankle research, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.7field-weighted citation impact, top 31% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Heidi J Siddle1Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds and Foot Health Department, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, 2nd Floor, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4SA UK.
Aimie Patience2Health and Life Science, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, UK.
James Coughtrey3Education Department, The College of Podiatry, London, UK.
Jean MooneyPrivate Practitioner, Surrey, UK.
Martin Fox5Manchester Leg Circulation Service, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, UK.
Lindsey Cherry6Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
College of Podiatry · GBGlasgow Caledonian University · GBLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · GBPennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust · GBSurrey County Council · GBUniversity of Southampton · GB

Funding

Department of Health CAT-CL-03-2012-015Department of Health CAT CL-2014-05-006
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUltrasound in podiatry practice encompasses musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, vascular hand-held Doppler ultrasound and therapeutic ultrasound. Sonography practice is not regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with no requirement to hold a formal qualification. The College of Podiatry does not currently define ultrasound training and competencies.This study aimed to determine the current use of ultrasound, training received and mentorship received and/or provided by podiatrists using ultrasound.

methodsA quantitative study utilising a cross-sectional, on-line, single-event survey was undertaken within the UK.

resultsCompleted surveys were received from 284 podiatrists; 173 (70%) use ultrasound as part of their general practice, 139 (49%) for musculoskeletal problems, 131 (46%) for vascular assessment and 39 (14%) to support their surgical practice. Almost a quarter (

conclusionsUnderstanding the scope of ultrasound practice, the training undertaken and the requirements for mentorship will underpin the development of competencies and recommendations defined by the College of Podiatry to support professional development and ensure safe practice.

Indexed as

Clinical CompetenceClinical Decision-MakingEducation, ProfessionalHealth Care SurveysHumansMentorsMusculoskeletal DiseasesPodiatryPoint-of-Care SystemsProfessional PracticeUltrasonic TherapyUltrasonographyUltrasonography, InterventionalUnited KingdomHand-held Doppler ultrasoundMentorshipPodiatristsTherapeutic ultrasoundTrainingUltrasound imaging

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PMID29849768
PMCPMC5968714
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