Publications by authors named "L Mabry"
Objective: This exploratory study examined the prevalence and determinants of the use of the title 'doctor' among the United States (U.S.) licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPTs) during patient-provider introductions.
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- The study investigates how well US physical therapists know about and use their rights to refer for imaging, and how this awareness affects the frequency of direct patient access to their services.
- A survey of physical therapists revealed that only 42% were aware of their imaging referral privileges, with awareness significantly higher in states with specific legislation compared to those reliant on state boards.
- The findings suggest that better awareness of imaging privileges could lead to increased referral practices and that enhancing this knowledge may require action from the American Physical Therapy Association.
Purpose: To analyze the ability of pre-matriculation metrics to predict difficulties during the first year of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program with a pass-fail grading system.
Methods: Undergraduate cumulative, science, and pre-requisite grade point averages (GPAs) and verbal and quantitative Graduate Record Examination (GRE) percentiles were collected during the admissions process of 190 students in an accredited DPT program at a southeastern US private university between 2019-2021. Students were dichotomized to groups with and without academic difficulties in coursework and a first-year comprehensive assessment (CA).
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- A study was conducted to analyze if physical therapists are using the necessary skills to refer patients for musculoskeletal imaging, which involves X-rays, MRI scans, etc.! -
- A survey of nearly 4,800 physical therapists revealed that most perform the required skills, with higher competency among those with advanced degrees, certifications, or memberships in professional organizations! -
- The findings suggest that physical therapists are generally well-prepared to refer patients for imaging, demonstrating a routine application of necessary imaging skills in their practice!*
Background: Isolated medial cuneiform fracture is a rare but diagnostically challenging condition. Diagnostic delay in these cases may lead to delays in ideal treatment approaches and prolonged symptoms. An understanding of clinical presentation is needed to expedite diagnosis, facilitate decision making, and guide treatment approach.
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