Reliability of a Musculoskeletal Imaging Competency Examination for Physical Therapists.
Journal
Journal, physical therapy education
ISSN: 1938-3533
Titre abrégé: J Phys Ther Educ
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9306054
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Jun 2024
01 Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
30
03
2023
accepted:
27
10
2023
medline:
17
5
2024
pubmed:
17
5
2024
entrez:
17
5
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The Burley Readiness Examination (BRE) for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging Competency assesses physical therapists' baseline MSK imaging competency. Establishing its reliability is essential to its value in determining MSK imaging competency. The purpose of this study was to test the reliability of the BRE for MSK Imaging Competency among physical therapists (PTs) with varying levels of training and education. Previous literature supports PTs' utility concerning diagnostic imaging; however, no studies directly measure their competency. With PTs expanding their practice scope and professional PT education programs, increasing their MSK imaging instruction, assessing competency becomes strategic in determining the future of MSK education and training. One hundred twenty-three United States licensed PTs completed the BRE. Physical therapists completed the BRE through an online survey platform. Point biserial correlation (rpb) was calculated for each examination question. Final analyses were based on 140 examination questions. Examination scores were compared using independent sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance. Chi-square tests and odds ratios (ORs) assessed the relationship of a passing examination score (≥75%) and the type of training. Reliability of the BRE was assessed using Cronbach's alpha (α). Mean overall examination score was 75.89 ± 8.56%. Seventy PTs (56.9%) obtained a passing score. Physical therapists with additional MSK imaging training, board certification, and residency or fellowship training scored significantly higher (P < .001) compared with those with only entry-level PT program education. Physical therapists with additional MSK imaging training scored significantly higher (x̄ = 81.07% ± 8.93%) and were almost 5 times (OR = 4.74, 95% CI [1.95-11.50]) as likely to achieve a passing score than those without. The BRE demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.874). The BRE was reliable, consistently identifying higher examination scores among those with increased MSK imaging training. Training in MSK imaging influenced competency more than other factors. The BRE may be of analytical value to PT professional and postprofessional programs.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38758177
doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000328
pii: 00001416-202406000-00007
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Copyright © 2024 Academy of Physical Therapy Education, APTA.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors report no conflict of interest.
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