Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 9 , Pages 617-683 , November 2007

Diagnostic Imaging Practice Guidelines for Musculoskeletal Complaints in Adults—An Evidence-Based Approach: Introduction

  • André E. Bussières, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Chiropractic Department, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada G9A 5H7
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: André E. Bussières, DC, Professor, Département chiropratique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada G9A 5H7
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  • Cynthia Peterson, DC, RN, MMedEd

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • John A.M. Taylor, DC

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Radiology, New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, New York; Adjunct Professor, D'Youville College, Buffalo, New York.

Received 15 July 2007 ,Revised 12 September 2007 ,Accepted 14 October 2007.

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    Diagram of flow of information from literature to publication. Phase 1, literature review; phase 2, independent literature assessment; phase 3, guideline development (specific recommendations); phase

    Diagram of flow of information from literature to publication. Phase 1, literature review; phase 2, independent literature assessment; phase 3, guideline development (specific recommendations); phase 4, first external review; phase 5, consensus panel; phase 6, public website; phase 7, second external review; phase 8, final draft and grading of the evidence; phase 9, dissemination.

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    Delphi panel composition for adult lower extremity disorder guidelines.

    Delphi panel composition for adult lower extremity disorder guidelines.

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    Delphi panel composition for adult upper extremity disorder guidelines.

    Delphi panel composition for adult upper extremity disorder guidelines.

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    Delphi panel composition for adult spinal disorder guidelines.

    Delphi panel composition for adult spinal disorder guidelines.

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    Diagram Organization of public consultation (Phase 6).

    Diagram Organization of public consultation (Phase 6).

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    Speciality of reviewers having completed at least one evaluation questionnaire (Phase 7).

    Speciality of reviewers having completed at least one evaluation questionnaire (Phase 7).

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    Year of graduation of reviewers having completed at least one evaluation questionnaire (Phase 7).

    Year of graduation of reviewers having completed at least one evaluation questionnaire (Phase 7).

PII: S0161-4754(07)00304-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2007.10.003

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 30, Issue 9 , Pages 617-683 , November 2007

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