Table 3 GPs confidence to manage musculoskeletal problems three months after participating in academic detailing
Item | Â | N (%)* |
|---|---|---|
I found the visit helpful for increasing management skills | Strongly Agree | 22 (26.5%) |
| Â | Agree | 56 (67.5%) |
| Â | No Change | 4 (4.8%) |
| Â | Disagree | 1 (1.2%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |
I have been able to take a more meaningful history | Strongly Agree | 7 (8.4%) |
| Â | Agree | 62 (74.7%) |
| Â | No Change | 14 (16.9%) |
| Â | Disagree | 0 (0%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |
My examination process is better developed | Strongly Agree | 9 (10.8%) |
| Â | Agree | 65 (78.3%) |
| Â | No Change | 9 (10.8%) |
| Â | Disagree | 0 (0%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |
I am managing shoulder pain more confidently | Strongly Agree | 6 (7.4%) |
| Â | Agree | 60 (74.1%) |
| Â | No Change | 15 (18.5%) |
| Â | Disagree | 0 (0%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |
From the history and examination I can identify the area/structure of the pain more readily | Strongly Agree | 6 (7.4%) |
| Â | Agree | 57 (68.7%) |
| Â | No Change | 20 (24.1%) |
| Â | Disagree | 0 (0%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |
My management of shoulder pain has improved since the Detailing | Strongly Agree | 10 (12%) |
| Â | Agree | 62 (74.7%) |
| Â | No Change | 11 (13.3%) |
| Â | Disagree | 0 (0%) |
| Â | Strongly Disagree | 0 (0%) |