'Making every contact count' with patients with musculoskeletal conditions: a qualitative exploration of acceptability to physiotherapists.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To qualitatively explore physiotherapists' experiences and acceptability of implementing 'Making Every Contact Count Healthy Conversation Skills' (MECC HCS) in routine practice with patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

Methods

This article reports the second phase of a mixed method, sequential explanatory study. Physiotherapists trained in and delivering MECC HCS in their practice were invited to take part in semi-structured interviews. We hoped to develop a rich, in-depth understanding of their use and perceptions of the brief intervention and to contextualise findings from the first phase of the study. Qualitative data were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

Results

Physiotherapists valued MECC HCS as being integral to their practice, promoti

SUBMITTER: Parchment A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588214 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature