Snapshot survey of physiotherapy practice for patients with hip osteoarthritis in the public sector
Engelsk titel: Snapshot survey of physiotherapy practice for patients with hip osteoarthritis in the public sector
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Författare:
Low, Matthew
;
Immins, Tikki
;
Wainwright, Thomas
Email: timmins@bournemouth.ac.uk
Språk: Eng
Antal referenser: 17
Dokumenttyp:
Artikel
UI-nummer: 18100022
Sammanfattning
Purpose: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition affecting 2.5 million people in
England. There is limited evidence on practice in the United Kingdom (UK) by physiotherapists in the
public sector. A snapshot survey was conducted in a limited time period to inform standard care in a
trial funding application.
Methods: An online survey was circulated using Twitter. Thirteen Tweets linking to the survey were
posted over 6 days to gain a snapshot view of physiotherapy practice within the public sector in the
UK.
Results: Sixty-two physiotherapists from 25 counties in the UK and Wales responded. The median waiting
time from referral to physiotherapy treatment was 5 weeks and patients were seen a median of 3
times. The median total number of hours treated was 2 hours, and the median duration time for treatment
was 8 weeks. All respondents used strengthening exercises, 73% stretches, 50% cardiovascular
exercise, 73% balance exercises and 26% proprioceptive exercises. Thirty-nine percent of respondents
use both strengthening and cardiovascular exercises, and provide an education leaflet, as contained
within National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
Conclusions: This snapshot suggests that physiotherapeutic management varies widely across the UK.