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PhysioDirect comparably effective to initial face-to-face assessment in physiotherapy
March 2013
PhysioDirect comparably effective to initial face-to-face assessment in physiotherapy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effectiveness of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services for patients with musculoskeletal problems: pragmatic randomised controlled trial
BMJ. 2013 Jan 29;346:f43. doi: 10.1136/bmj.f43Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr. Salisbury discusses the effectiveness of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services for patients with musculoskeletal problems
Synopsis
2256 patients were randomized to explore the effectiveness of telephone services as initial treatment of muskuloskeletal problems. Patients were randomized to receive PhysioDirect primary assessment or the pathway of usual care. Results indicated that the PhysioDirect group experienced faster physiotherapy intervention if necessary and equal clinical effectiveness, but patients were slightly less ...
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