STEMS pilot trial: a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial to investigate the addition of patient direct access to physiotherapy to usual GP-led primary care for adults with musculoskeletal pain

Conclusions
A full RCT is feasible and will provide trial evidence about the clinical and cost-effectiveness of patient direct access to physiotherapy.

Trial registration number
ISRCTN23378642.

Source: BMJ Open - March 11, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Bishop, A., Ogollah, R. O., Jowett, S., Kigozi, J., Tooth, S., Protheroe, J., Hay, E. M., Salisbury, C., Foster, N. E., and the STEMS study team Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice, Health services research Source Type: research