Table 3

Agreement and disagreement with survey questions

SectionQuestionAgree, n (%)Disagree, n (%)Neither, n (%)
1In the context of the intent of the Choosing Wisely campaign, do you think style of wording is an acceptable method to engage the physiotherapy profession in a conversation about evidence-based clinical practice?347 (63.9%)134 (24.7%)62 (11.4%)
2Do you agree that physiotherapists should not use imaging when validated decision rules indicate it is not necessary?416 (76.6%)20 (3.7%)107 (19.7%)
3Do you agree that physiotherapists should not use incentive spirometry after upper abdominal and cardiac surgery?328 (60.4%)43 (7.9%)172 (31.7%)
4Do you agree that physiotherapists should not use electrotherapy modalities in the management of patients with low back pain?284 (52.3%)138 (25.4%)121 (22.3%)
5Do you agree that physiotherapists should not use ongoing manual therapy for patients following acute adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder?322 (59.3%)87 (16.0%)134 (24.7%)
6Do you agree that physiotherapists should not use ongoing physiotherapy in cases where there is no improvement in measurable patient outcomes?341 (62.8%)74 (13.6%)128 (23.6%)