Table 2.
Characteristics of the MI training received by respondents
| Parameter n (%) | Undergraduateprogramme 400 (100%) | Internship programme 400 (100%) | Workshops 400 (100%) | Postgraduate programme 112 (100%) a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of courses offered | ||||
| Stand-alone course | 40 (10.0) | – | – | 0 (0.0) |
| Clinical track courses | 203 (50.8) | 206 (51.5) b | – | 52 (46.4) |
| Both | 54 (13.5) | – | 131 (32.7) d | 0 (0.0) |
| Not taught | 103 (25.7) | 194 (48.5) | 269 (67.3) | 60 (53.6) |
| Instructional method | ||||
| Theory only | 114 (28.5) | 48 (12.0)c | 31 (7.7) | 21 (18.7) |
| Practical only | 41 (10.3) | 110 (27.5) | 30 (7.5) | 24 (21.4) |
| Both | 142 (35.5) | 48 (12.0) | 70 (17.5) | 7 (6.3) |
| Not taught | 103 (25.7) | 194 (48.5) | 269 (67.3) | 60 (53.6) |
| Teaching personnel | ||||
| Physiotherapist | 105 (26.3) | 156 (39.0) | 12 (3.0) | 35 (31.2) |
| Radiologist | 88 (22.0) | 6 (1.5) | 79 (19.7) | 10 (8.9) |
| Both | 88 (22.0) | 32 (8.0) | 40 (10.0) | 7 (6.3) |
| Others | 16 (4.0) | 12 (3.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Not taught | 103 (25.7) | 194 (48.5) | 269 (67.3) | 60 (53.6) |
| Clinical placement in DID | ||||
| Yes | 232 (58.0) | 29 (7.2) | – | 10 (8.9) |
| No | 168 (42.0) | 371 (92.8) | – | 102 (91.1) |
| Hands-on training in USS | ||||
| Yes | 18 (4.5) | 18 (4.5) | 38 (9.5) | 5 (4.5) |
| No | 382 (95.5) | 382 (95.5) | 362 (90.5) | 107 (95.5) |
Clinical track courses = Clinical sciences such as anatomy and orthopaedics that are not focused on MI, but through which MI could be discussed while illustrating pathologies [13]. DID Diagnostic Imaging (clinical) Department, USS Ultrasound scan
a = Only 112 of the 400 respondents hold a postgraduate qualification
b = Respondents that were taught MI while on internship under senior colleagues
c = Respondents that were taught MI through internship seminars
d = Respondents that attended at least a workshop with main- or sub-topic on MI
- = Data was not obtained or not applicable