Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging training, use, and knowledge among rheumatologists in China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/objectives

Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) has been extensively studied by rheumatologists in Europe and the Americas, but less is known about MSUS use in Asia. Our hypothesis is that MSUS use is less prevalent in China as compared with its Western counterparts. This study reports the most up-to-date recommendations for MSUS use in rheumatology globally and is also the first study to characterize the current practices, training, and perceptions regarding MSUS of rheumatologists in China.

Method

A 43-question survey was designed and distributed via mobile application to members of the Chinese Rheumatology Association, primarily to investigate the current prevalence and utilization of MSUS in China. Statistical analyses included the use of chi-square tests and i

SUBMITTER: Wu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11675347 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature