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.
Authors
- Michael E. Lehr
- Brett Windsor
- Gary A. Kearns (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6530-2611)
- Elizabeth Oakley
- Borko Rodic
Institutions
- Andrews University (US)
- Messiah University (US)
- Texas Tech University (US)
- Northern Arizona University (US)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2025.2575396
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00