Statements | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | Desirable response* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) |  |
1. X-ray is necessary to diagnose OA | 14 (3) | 119 (26) | 100 (22) | 177 (39) | 42 (9) | Disagree |
2. NSAIDs should only be prescribed if there is radiological OA | 167 (37) | 220 (49) | 45 (10) | 13 (3) | 7 (2) | Disagree |
3. NSAIDs should be the first choice of pain medication in patients with OA | 137 (30) | 141 (31) | 77 (17) | 74 (16) | 22 (5) | Disagree |
4. Physical therapy should only be prescribed if there is radiological OA | 202 (45) | 206 (46) | 32 (7) | 9 (2) | 3 (1) | Disagree |
5. Intra-articular injections should only be prescribed if physical therapy and painkiller are insufficient | 15 (3) | 65 (14) | 77 (17) | 200 (44) | 94 (21) | Agree |
6. Surgical treatment modalities should only be considered if physical therapy and painkiller are insufficient | 6 (1) | 25 (6) | 36 (8) | 207 (46) | 178 (39) | Agree |
7. OA patients should be stimulated by their GP to evaluate and monitor their treatment | 5 (1) | 27 (6) | 88 (20) | 195 (43) | 135 (30) | Agree |