Physiotherapy

The effectiveness of allied health and nurse practitioner models-of-care in managing musculoskeletal conditions in the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Simon P Vella et al.

2024-02-11T15:13:05+11:00Health system, Low back pain, Musculoskeletal, Neck, Pain, Physiotherapy, Publications|

Musculoskeletal conditions are the most common health condition seen in emergency departments. Hence, the most effective approaches to managing these conditions is of interest. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of allied health and nursing models of care for the management of musculoskeletal [...]

Physiotherapists should apply health coaching techniques and incorporate accountability to foster adherence to a walking program for low back pain: a qualitative study – Pocovi et al.

2023-11-01T10:44:37+11:00Back pain, Physiotherapy, Publications|

Participants recently recovered from low back pain reflected positively on a physiotherapist-prescribed walking program. Participants described what elements of the program were crucial to starting exercise and optimising adherence. These findings have informed a list of practical recommendations for physiotherapists to improve patient commencement and [...]

Can language enhance physical therapists’ willingness to follow Choosing Wisely recommendations? A best-worst scaling study – Kharel et al.

2024-08-09T14:48:31+10:00Choosing Wisely, Low-value care, Physiotherapy, Publications|

Physical therapists were more willing to follow recommendations that provided more detail, alternatives to low-value care, and were positively framed. These findings can inform the development of future Choosing Wisely recommendations and could help reduce low-value physical therapy.

Physiotherapists’ attitudes, views, and beliefs about Choosing Wisely recommendations: A qualitative study – Priti Kharel et al.Explore physiotherapists’ attitudes, views, and beliefs towards the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s (APA) Choosing Wisely recommendations.

2024-08-09T14:50:42+10:00Choosing Wisely, Health professionals, Physiotherapy, Publications|

Explore physiotherapists' attitudes, views, and beliefs towards the Australian Physiotherapy Association's (APA) Choosing Wisely recommendations.

Physiotherapists can reduce overuse by Choosing Wisely – Priti Kharel et al.

2021-07-16T13:36:58+10:00Choosing Wisely, Physiotherapy, Publications|

There is increasing awareness of overuse in physiotherapy and the need for strategies to help physiotherapists provide evidence-based care. This Editorial explains why physiotherapy associations need to join the Choosing Wisely campaign, outlines the missed opportunities from physiotherapy associations around the world and proposes solutions to [...]

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