Musculoskeletal conditions Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The study will use a 'realist methodology' to explore the use of the Personal Outcomes Approach (POA) within the Fife adult musculoskeletal physiotherapy service. Realist studies explore the particula
Sponsors
NHS Fife
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All adult patients (greater than 16 years) referred to the Fife Adult Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service with a musculoskeletal related condition(s)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients under 16 years of age 2. Patients unwilling or unable to give informed consent to participate 3. Acute psychiatric conditions 4. Acute mental illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Communication at the initial physiotherapy consultation evaluated using the Communication Verona Coding Framework at the first consultation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Communication styles measured using 4 Habits Communication Coding Scheme at the first consultation and after the conclusion of the physiotherapy treatment episode 2. Care empathy measured using Care Measure at the first consultation and after the conclusion of the physiotherapy treatment episode 3. Quality of life measured using Patient Generated Index (PGI) at the first consultation and after the conclusion of the physiotherapy treatment episode 4. Self-efficacy measured using Two Item Short Form Self Efficacy at the first consultation and after the conclusion of the physiotherapy treatment episode 5. Stage of pain change measured using Pain Stages of Change Questionnaire at the first consultation and after the conclusion of the physiotherapy treatment episode | — |
Countries
Scotland, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed