Developing a best practice framework for musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy delegation: the MOPeD mixed-methods research study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physiotherapy assistants/support workers are an important part of the physiotherapy workforce in the UK. Many of them work in National Health Service (NHS) physiotherapy outpatient services treating patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. In many services, they take responsibility, under professional supervision, for types of clinical work traditionally undertaken by physiotherapists such as leading exercise classes and treating individual patients. Nevertheless, their role(s) are relatively undefined and as such, there is considerable variation in the duties and tasks they undertake. This study aims to design a framework of 'best practice' in delegation to guide the work of clinicians in NHS physiotherapy MSK services and facilitate standardisation of practice

SUBMITTER: Sarigiovannis P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030620 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature