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ArticleBMC primary care2024

The ability of Austrian registered physiotherapists to recognize serious pathology.

Jessie Janssen, Wolfgang Lackenbauer, Simon Gasselich, Martina Edda Lickel, Lars Schabel, Reinhard Beikircher, Christian Keip, Manfred Wieser, James Selfe, Bruno Mazuquin and 1 more

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11 authors.

Jessie JanssenInstitute of Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria. jessie.janssen@imc.ac.at.
Wolfgang LackenbauerInstitute of Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Simon GasselichInstitute of Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Martina Edda LickelKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Human Medicine, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Lars SchabelClinical Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Tulln, Tulln, Austria.
Reinhard BeikircherInstitute of Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Christian KeipInstitute of Therapeutic and Midwifery Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
Manfred WieserKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Human Medicine, Krems an der Donau, Austria.
James SelfeDepartment of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
Bruno MazuquinDepartment of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
Gillian YeowellDepartment of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.

Funding

Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich m.b.H. (GFF NÖ) LS20-009
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSerious pathology masking as musculoskeletal conditions is rare, still it is pertinent that physiotherapists can recognise it. This ability has been investigated internationally, however the decision-making skills of registered Austrian physiotherapists has not been examined. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of registered Austrian physiotherapists to make accurate keep-refer decisions based on clinical vignettes.

methodsIn this national survey registered Austrian (self-)employed physiotherapists were recruited and completed 12 clinical vignettes. Correctly answered vignettes were listed as percentages.

results479 physiotherapists participated in the study. The response rate of the self-employed physiotherapists was 8.0%. On average participants classified 70.5% of the musculoskeletal cases, 79.4% of the non-critical medical cases, and 53.3% of the critical medical cases correctly.

conclusionThis study suggests that, despite the limitations of using written clinical vignettes, registered Austrian physiotherapists welcome additional training to improve their skills in identifying serious pathology. Targeted training and educational programs including new and more detailed educational clinical vignettes relevant for non-direct access countries are needed to enhance physiotherapists' diagnostic skills and decision-making processes.

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Clinical CompetencePhysical TherapistsAdultAustriaClinical Decision-MakingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal DiseasesSurveys and QuestionnairesClinical decision makingClinical vignettesPhysical therapyRed flags

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PMCPMC11523903

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