Advanced practice physiotherapy care in emergency departments for patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial and cost analysis
Abstract:Background
Advanced practice physiotherapy (APP) models of care where physiotherapists are primary contact emergency department (ED) providers are promising models of care to improve access, alleviate physicians’ burden, and offer efficient centered patient care for patients with minor musculoskeletal disorders (MSKD).
Objectives
To compare the effectiveness of an advanced practice physiotherapist (APPT)-led model of care with usual ED physician ca… Show more
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