Table 1 Performance on the musculoskeletal knowledge examination between physical therapists enrolled in a program that confers a master's vs. a doctoral degree. (Participants were judged to have passed if their score exceeded 73.1%[7].)
From: A description of physical therapists' knowledge in managing musculoskeletal conditions
Degree Status (n = 174) | Master's (n = 63) (95% CI) | Doctoral (n = 111) (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall score | 63.6 (60.6, 66.6) | 67.6 (65.6, 69.6) | .022 |
Passing rate (Overall score >.731) | .21 (.11, .31) | .26 (.18, .34) | .416 |