Implementing patient direct access to musculoskeletal physiotherapy in primary care: views of patients, general practitioners, physiotherapists and clinical commissioners in England

Musculoskeletal problems are the leading cause of chronic disability. Most patients in the UK seek initial care from general practitioners (GPs), who are struggling to meet demand. Patient direct access to National Health Service physiotherapy is one possible solution. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of patients, GPs, physiotherapists and clinical commissioners on direct access in a region in England with it commissioned.

Source: Physiotherapy - July 10, 2020 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Chinonso N. Igwesi-Chidobe, Annette Bishop, Katrina Humphreys, Emily Hughes, Joanne Protheroe, John Maddison, Bernadette Bartlam Source Type: research