Development and feasibility of stratified primary care physiotherapy integrated with eHealth in patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints: results of a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing individualized care based on the context and preferences of the patient is important. Knowledge on both prognostic risk stratification and blended eHealth care in musculoskeletal conditions is increasing and seems promising. Stratification can be used to match patients to the most optimal content and intensity of treatment as well as mode of treatment delivery (i.e. face-to-face or blended with eHealth). However, research on the integration of stratified and blended eHealth care with corresponding matched treatment options for patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints is lacking.

Methods

This study was a mixed methods study comprising the development of matched treatment options, followed by an evaluation of the feasibility of the developed Stratifie

SUBMITTER: van Tilburg ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996840 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature