Statistical analyses
Analyses were performed using SPSS (version 25). Descriptive statistics
were generated for each variable on the questionnaire. Inferential
statistics were used to explore association between the outcome variable
and dichotomised variables. Alpha was set at p<0.05 and
unadjusted odds ratios ORc (with 95% confidence intervals) calculated
where significant. Continuous data were analysed using independent
measures t-tests with alpha set at p<0.05 and effects sizes
(Cohen’s d ) calculated where significant. Variables with
p<0.20 were entered into a binary logistic regression
analysis. Backward elimination was used to determine the important
predictors of osteopaths who ‘often’ use exercise
prescription.15 Adjusted odds ratios (ORa) with 95%
confidence intervals (CI) and p-values were calculated from this
regression modelling. Variables were significantly associated with the
outcome variable at p<0.05.