Article Text
Republished research from the BMJ
Effectiveness of PhysioDirect telephone assessment and advice services for patients with musculoskeletal problems
Abstract
STUDY QUESTION Are PhysioDirect services, based on initial telephone assessment and advice from a physiotherapist, as effective as usual care involving patients waiting for a face-to-face appointment?
SUMMARY ANSWER Patients allocated to PhysioDirect received treatment more quickly than those allocated to usual care, and had equivalent clinical outcomes.