Evidence for Policy Making: Clinical Appropriateness Study of Lumbar Spine MRI Prescriptions Using RAND Appropriateness Method

Evidence for Policy Making: Clinical Appropriateness Study of Lumbar Spine MRI Prescriptions Using RAND Appropriateness Method

MRI is a new and expensive diagnostic technology, which has been used increasingly all over the world. Low back pain is a worldwide prevalent disorder and MRI technique is one of the several ways to diagnose it. This paper aims to identify the appropriateness of lumbar spine MRI prescriptions in Shi...

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Main Authors: Hossein Yousefi Manesh, Ali Akbari Sari, Ali Keshtkaran, Atefeh Esfandiari, Rahim Ostovar, Hedayat Salari, Amir Rakhshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Subjects:
MRI Prescription
Lumbar Spine
RAND Appropriateness Method
Evidence
Clinical Practice Guideline
Shiraz
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