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Recommendations on patient-facing websites regarding diagnostic imaging for low back, knee, and shoulder pain: A scoping review

Cuff, Andrew; Jesson, Thomas; Yeowell, Gillian; Dikomitis, Lisa; Foster, Nadine; Littlewood, Chris

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Andrew Cuff

Thomas Jesson

Gillian Yeowell

Lisa Dikomitis

Nadine Foster



Abstract

ObjectiveTo describe and synthesise the content of public-facing websites regarding the use of diagnostic imaging for adults with lower back pain, knee, and shoulder pain.MethodsScoping review conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidance. A Google search was performed to identify public-facing websites that were either United Kingdom-based, or National Health Service affiliated. The DISCERN tool was used to appraise website quality before information regarding the use of imaging was synthesised using thematic analysis.ResultsEighty-six websites were included, with 48 making reference to the use of imaging. The information within the majority (n = 43) of public-facing websites aligns with best available evidence. Where there is inconsistency, this may be explained by lower website quality. Three themes were apparent regarding the use of imaging – imaging to inform diagnosis and management; imaging in context; patient experience and expectations.ConclusionThe recommendations and rationale for use of imaging contained within public-facing websites does not appear to justify the increase in imaging rates for musculoskeletal pain in the UK.InnovationPublicly available information following a novel search strategy, is largely aligned with best evidence, further understanding is required to determine reasons for requesting imaging from a patient and clinician perspective.

Citation

Cuff, A., Jesson, T., Yeowell, G., Dikomitis, L., Foster, N., & Littlewood, C. (2022). Recommendations on patient-facing websites regarding diagnostic imaging for low back, knee, and shoulder pain: A scoping review. #Journal not on list, 1, Article 100040

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 13, 2022
Publication Date Apr 23, 2022
Deposit Date Nov 15, 2024
Publicly Available Date Nov 19, 2024
Journal PEC Innovation
Electronic ISSN 2772-6282
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 1
Article Number 100040
Keywords Shoulder Pain, Low Back Pain, Knee Pain, Diagnostic Imaging

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