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Table 13 Policy factors as it pertains to AIS

From: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis screening for school, community, and clinical health promotion practice utilizing the PRECEDE-PROCEED model

Factor

Problem

Intra-professional

Whose recommendation carries more weight?

Who is most qualified to perform screenings?

Who has the best available data?

Inter-professional

Unknown as research has not compiled political forces.

Dependant upon community value/agenda; state law.