Characterising the interventions designed to affect the reporting of musculoskeletal imaging: a scoping review protocol using the COM-B model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Attributing musculoskeletal (MSK) pain to normal and commonly occurring imaging findings, such as tendon, cartilage and spinal disc degeneration, has been shown to increase people's fear of movement, reduce their optimism about recovery and increase healthcare costs. Interventions seeking to reduce the negative effects of MSK imaging reporting have had little effect. To understand the ineffectiveness of these interventions, this study seeks to scope their behavioural targets, intended mechanisms of action and theoretical underpinnings. This information alongside known barriers to helpful reporting can enable researchers to refine or create new more targeted interventions.

Methods and analysis

The scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI method

SUBMITTER: Kirby E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685969 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature