Musculoskeletal workload versus musculoskeletal clinical confidence among primary care physicians in rural practice.
Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ)
; 34(10): 487-91, discussion 491-2, 2005 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
We studied the prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in a rural Oregon primary care practice and the self-assessed musculoskeletal knowledge and skills of primary physicians practicing in the area. We recorded how many musculoskeletal complaints were evaluated and treated in a primary care physician's office between April 1 and April 30, 2002. In addition, to all primary care physicians in the surrounding county, we distributed a self-administered questionnaire assessing physician confidence regarding common musculoskeletal conditions and procedures. Prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions for the month was 17.5% (48/274 office visits). Questionnaire results indicated that local physicians felt relatively uncomfortable with common musculoskeletal conditions (mean confidence scores on a 10-point Likert scale 4.2, musculoskeletal conditions; 9.0, nonmusculoskeletal medical conditions). These findings suggest a disparity between rural primary care physicians' self-assessed musculoskeletal knowledge and skill and the levels they require for their practice.
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Assunto principal:
Atenção Primária à Saúde
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Carga de Trabalho
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Competência Clínica
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Serviços de Saúde Rural
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En
Ano de publicação:
2005
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