Nicola Walsh, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Alice Berry, Cathy Liddiard, Margaret Elizabeth Cupples, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Fiona Cramp, Hannah Stott, Paula Kersten, Justin Jagosh, Dave Foster, Peter Williams
BACKGROUND: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consultation. AIM: To determine the clinical effectiveness and costs of FCPP-led compared to GP-led models of care. DESIGN AND SETTING: Multiple site case study design. UK GP practices. METHOD: General Practice sites were recruited representing three models: 1...
March 1, 2024: British Journal of General Practice