Physiotherapy managers' views of musculoskeletal physiotherapy service provision in Ireland: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Aim Integrated multidisciplinary primary healthcare is still in a relatively early stage of development in Ireland, with significant restructuring occurring in the past decade. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy services traditionally provided in acute hospital settings have been relocated into the primary care setting where the physiotherapist works as part of the multidisciplinary team. This study aimed to explore physiotherapy managers' experiences of managing musculoskeletal physiotherapy services in primary care to gain an insight into the opportunities and challenges in service delivery, changing roles and ongoing professional development needs of staff. Participants Qualitative design using semi-structured interviews with primary care physiotherapy managers in the Republic of Ireland was

SUBMITTER: French HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6452980 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature