The experiences of patients with musculoskeletal conditions accessing first contact physiotherapy practitioner appointments in general practice in the UK: A qualitative study

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Lamb, Kirsten [1 ,4 ]
Comer, Christine [1 ]
Walsh, Nicola [2 ]
Smith, Julia [1 ]
Tang, Krystal [1 ]
McHugh, Gretl [3 ]
机构
[1] Leeds Community Hlth Care NHS Trust, Wetherby, England
[2] Univ West England, Ctr Hlth & Clin Res, Bristol, England
[3] Univ Leeds, Sch Healthcare, Leeds, England
[4] Leeds Community Hlth Care NHS Trust, Wetherby Hlth Ctr, Musculoskeletal Serv, 42 Hallfield Lane, Leeds LS22 6JT, England
基金
美国国家卫生研究院;
关键词
first contact practice; general practice; musculoskeletal; patient access; physiotherapy; primary care; PRIMARY-CARE;
D O I
10.1002/msc.1908
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
BackgroundFirst Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) provide expert care for patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in General Practice. Access to FCPPs can facilitate timely care and efficient use of health services. However, there is little evidence about patient experiences of accessing FCPP appointments.ObjectiveTo explore the experiences of patients with MSK conditions who have accessed an FCPP appointment in a General Practice setting in the UK.DesignExploratory qualitative design.MethodsPatients with MSK conditions who had experience of accessing FCPP appointments were recruited via social media. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and recorded via MS Teams. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsOf 13 patients interviewed, there were 10 females and three males, with an age range between 20 and 80 years. The main themes identified were: (1) Awareness of FCPP, (2) Access routes, (3) Facilitators to access, (4) Barriers to access, (5) Likelihood of re-accessing FCPP. Awareness of FCPP was generally low amongst participants. There were a variety of routes to access FCPP appointments; some were felt to be sub-optimal by participants. Facilitators included quick/easy access to FCPP. Barriers included difficulty contacting General Practitioner (GP) surgeries and public perception of needing to see a GP initially. The likelihood of re-consultation with a FCPP was low when participants had disappointing care experiences.ConclusionThis study provides new evidence about patient experiences of accessing FCPP. It explores positive and negative aspects of access from patients' perspectives. It also highlights areas for improvement in terms of GP staff/patient awareness and understanding of FCPP.
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