First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs

Walsh, Nicola; Halls, Serena; Thomas, Rachel; Berry, Alice; Liddiard, Cathy; Cupples, Margaret Elizabeth; Gage, Heather; Jackson, Dan; Cramp, Fiona; Stott, Hannah; Kersten, Paula; Jagosh, Justin; Foster, Dave; Williams, Peter

doi:10.3399/bjgp.2023.0560

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Patient perspectives of general practice consultation for musculoskeletal disorders: A qualitative study (2024)
Journal Article

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) are a significant reason for general practice consultations in the United Kingdom. Current models of care include consultation with a General Practitioner (GP) or a First Contact Physiotherapy Practitione... Read More about Patient perspectives of general practice consultation for musculoskeletal disorders: A qualitative study.

P071 Exploring experiences and preferences of people with rheumatoid arthritis for digital interventions to promote physical activity (PA) (2024)
Journal Article

Background/Aims Physical activity (PA) is effective for managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but people with RA are less active than their healthy counterparts. A digital intervention (DI) to promote PA, is a potential solution. There is a... Read More about P071 Exploring experiences and preferences of people with rheumatoid arthritis for digital interventions to promote physical activity (PA).

First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs (2024)
Journal Article

Background: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consult... Read More about First contact physiotherapy: An evaluation of clinical effectiveness and costs.