Table 5 Self-Reported Clinical & Professional Outcomes of Physiotherapists who Practice Needling
Factors | Agree | Neutral % | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
Since incorporating needling into my clinical practice, I am: | |||
 Clinical Outcomes | |||
  More likely to achieve excellent clinical results (n = 377) | 72.5% | 12.2% | 5.3% |
  More likely to achieve excellent clinical results (n = 377) | 72.5% | 12.2% | 5.3% |
  More likely to have adverse events in my clinical practice (n = 375) | 41.6% | 51.2% | 7.2% |
 Professional Outcomes | |||
  More satisfied with my professional work (n = 376) | 75.8% | 19.7% | 4.5% |
  Earning a higher income (n = 377) | 22.3% | 35.3% | 42.4% |
  More likely to attract new patients (n = 377) | 67.4% | 24.1% | 9.5% |
  More likely to retain existing patients (n = 376) | 68.6% | 22.9% | 8.5% |
  Less physically tired after a day’s work (n = 373) | 75.1% | 23.3% | 1.6% |