Effectiveness of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services for patients with musculoskeletal problems: pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Chris Salisbury; Alan A Montgomery; Sandra Hollinghurst; Cherida Hopper; Annette Bishop; Angelo Franchini; Surinder Kaur; Joanna Coast; Jeanette Hall; Sean Grove; Nadine E Foster

Effectiveness of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services for patients with musculoskeletal problems: pragmatic randomised controlled trial

Chris Salisbury
, Alan A Montgomery
, Sandra Hollinghurst
, Cherida Hopper
, Annette Bishop
, Angelo Franchini
, Surinder Kaur
, Joanna Coast
, Jeanette Hall
, Sean Grove
, Nadine E Foster

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Abstract

To assess the clinical effectiveness, effect on waiting times, and patient acceptability of PhysioDirect services in patients with musculoskeletal problems, compared with usual care.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	f43
Journal	British Medical Journal
Volume	346
Publication status	Published - 2013

Keywords

Adult
Appointments and Schedules
Female
Great Britain
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Physical Therapy Modalities
Questionnaires
Telephone

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