Implementing appropriateness criteria for use of imaging technology (Project ACUITY) in magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine: a Singapore experience
Our study demonstrates the positive impact of implementing a local guideline through electronic medical records in reducing inappropriate MRI of the lumbar spine for low back pain. Further studies on the impact of other behavioural nudges are recommended.
Authors
- Gita Yashwantrao Karande
- Cher Heng Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3341-3111)
- Lai Peng Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3971-3476)
- Hiok Yang Chan
- Adelina Young
- Yeong Huei Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7559-2325)
- Meng Ai Png (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6060-3140)
- Valentina Ricci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7892-7928)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health (SG)
- Singapore General Hospital (SG)
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Singapore Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/singaporemedj.smj-2024-096
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00