The Musculoskeletal 30-question multiple choice questionnaire (MSK-30): a new assessing tool of musculoskeletal competence in a sample of Italian physiotherapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence and cost of musculoskeletal diseases increased dramatically over the past few decades. Therefore, several institutions have begun to re-evaluate the quality of their musculoskeletal educational paths. However, current standardized questionnaires inadequately assess musculoskeletal knowledge, and other musculoskeletal-specific exams have limitations in implementation. The musculoskeletal 30-question multiple choice questionnaire (MSK-30) was proposed as a new tool for assessing basic musculoskeletal knowledge.

Aim

To analyse basic musculoskeletal knowledge in a sample of Italian physiotherapists by administering the MSK-30 questionnaire.

Methods

After a transcultural adaptation process, the MSK-30 was developed and administered to Italian phys

SUBMITTER: Giovannico G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10996259 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature