Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis

Stott, Hannah; Goodenough, Trudy; Jagosh, Justin; Gibson, Andy; Harris, Nicky; Liddiard, Cathy; Proctor, Alyesha; Schofield, Behnaz; Walsh, Nicola; Booker, Matthew; Voss, Sarah

doi:10.1186/s12875-024-02271-1

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Clinical and cost effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: A mixed-methods realist evaluation (2025)
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Background:
General Practice (GP) services are under pressure due increased demand . Alongside substantial national recruitment challenges, there exists a shortage of GPs to meet current need. Resultingly, allied healthcare professionals (AHPs), inc... Read More about Clinical and cost effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: A mixed-methods realist evaluation.

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: The FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation (2024)
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Background First-contact physiotherapists assess and diagnose patients with musculoskeletal disorders, determining the best course of management without prior general practitioner consultation. Objectives The primary aim was to determine the clinical... Read More about Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: The FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation.

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

Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis (2024)
Journal Article

Background: General practice in the UK is under substantial pressure and practices are increasingly including paramedics as part of their workforce. Little is known about how different models of paramedic working may affect successful implementation... Read More about Understanding paramedic work in general practice in the UK: A rapid realist synthesis.