The impact of fellowship and board-certification on diagnostic clinical reasoning in lumbar spine dysfunction using the script concordance test

This study used the SCT to assess CR among PTs with different training levels. The findings suggest that advanced post-professional training, such as fellowship education, is associated with higher DxR performance. Future research should expand SCT use across anatomical regions and educational stages to further support value-based, expertise-driven physical therapy care.

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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
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2025-10-22
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2025.2575396
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Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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The impact of fellowship and board-certification on diagnostic clinical reasoning in lumbar spine dysfunction using the script concordance test

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The impact of fellowship and board-certification on diagnostic clinical reasoning in lumbar spine dysfunction using the script concordance test

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Abstract

This study used the SCT to assess CR among PTs with different training levels. The findings suggest that advanced post-professional training, such as fellowship education, is associated with higher DxR performance. Future research should expand SCT use across anatomical regions and educational stages to further support value-based, expertise-driven physical therapy care.

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
Andrews University (US), Messiah University (US), Texas Tech University (US), Northern Arizona University (US), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
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