Observational studyThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2024
Physical therapist awareness of diagnostic imaging referral jurisdictional scope of practice: an observational study.
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- Diagnostic and Procedural Imaging Curricula in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapist Residency and Fellowship Education.Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy · 2026Article
- Perspectives of Physical Therapists in Saudi Arabia on radiological interpretation: attitudes, engagement, and educational needs.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Not "that kind" of doctor: an exploratory study on Doctor of Physical Therapy-patient introductions in the United States.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2024Article
- Identifying physical therapists' attitudes, beliefs, and barriers toward diagnostic imaging referral: a mixed-methods study.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo examine physical therapist awareness and utilization of imaging referral privileges in the United States (US) and how it relates to direct access frequency.
methodsThis study utilized survey data collected in 2020-2021 from US physical therapists. Subjects were asked about imaging referral jurisdictional authority in their state. Responses were analyzed for accuracy and compared to the level of jurisdictional authority and its impact on imaging referral. Analysis of imaging skills performance and imaging referral practices were compared to direct access frequency.
resultsOnly 42.0% of physical therapists practicing in states that allow imaging referral were aware of this privilege. Those practicing where imaging referral was allowed via state legislation were significantly more likely ( DISCUSSION/
conclusionThere is a striking lack of awareness of imaging privileges among physical therapists as influenced by the level of jurisdictional scope. These results suggest that the lack of awareness may have a dampening effect on diagnostic imaging referrals. The American Physical Therapy Association should consider engaging with state boards to raise imaging privilege awareness.
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