The need for adaptable global guidance in health systems strengthening for musculoskeletal health: a qualitative study of international key informants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, MSK pain and MSK injury/trauma are the largest contributors to the global burden of disability, yet global guidance to arrest the rising disability burden is lacking. We aimed to explore contemporary context, challenges and opportunities at a global level and relevant to health systems strengthening for MSK health, as identified by international key informants (KIs) to inform a global MSK health strategic response.

Methods

An in-depth qualitative study was undertaken with international KIs, purposively sampled across high-income and low and middle-income countries (LMICs). KIs identified as representatives of peak global and international organisations (clinical/professional, advocacy, national government and the World Health Orga

SUBMITTER: Briggs AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8277526 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature