Table 1 Outcome measures
Outcome (outcome category) | Data collection method | Outcome assessment period | Source | Level data collected at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inference intended at the practitioner level | ||||
X-ray referral (practitioner behaviour) 1 | Checklist completed by practitioner | 3 to 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Patient |
Advice to stay active (practitioner behaviour) | Checklist completed by practitioner | 3 to 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Patient |
Imaging referral excluding x-ray (practitioner behaviour) | Checklist completed by practitioner | 3 to 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Patient |
Advised bed rest (practitioner behaviour) | Checklist completed by practitioner | 3 to 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Patient |
X-ray referral (file audit) (practitioner behaviour) | Clinical file audit | 0 to 7 months post-symposium | Practitioner case notes | Patient |
Imaging referral excluding x-ray (file audit) (practitioner behaviour) | Clinical file audit | 0 to 7 months post-symposium | Practitioner case notes | Patient |
Intention to adhere to CPG recommendations: | Questionnaire | Baseline, 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Practitioner |
   X-ray referral |  | |||
   Imaging referral excluding x-ray |  | |||
   Advice to stay active |  | |||
   Bed rest advice |  | |||
(predictor practitioner behaviour) | Â | |||
Behavioural constructs2 (e.g., knowledge, beliefs about capabilities) (predictor practitioner behaviour) | Questionnaire | Baseline, 4 months post-symposium | Practitioner | Practitioner |
Inference intended at the patient level | ||||
LBP specific disability1 (health outcome) | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |
Pain severity (health outcome) | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |
X-ray occurred (health behaviour) | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |
Fear-avoidance beliefs (predictor health behaviour) | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |
Health-related Quality of Life (health outcome) | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |
Health Service Utilisation and Productivity Gains/Losses | Questionnaire | 3 months post-onset acute LBP episode | Patient | Patient |