Journal article
Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy: Barriers and enablers to multi‐site implementation
Musculoskeletal Care, Vol.16(4), pp.440-449
2018
Abstract
Objectives: Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy (AMP) services are a safe, effective model of care, but without broad-scale healthcare implementation to date. The aim of the present study was to identify the barriers and enablers to implementation of 12 AMP services from the perspective of clinical staff. Methods: In a qualitative study, 12 participants (physiotherapists), from 12 different healthcare networks (seven metropolitan, three regional, two rural), were included. Their departments implemented AMP services (orthopaedic postoperative joint replacement review, n = 10; general orthopaedic, n = 1; emergency, n = 1; and neurosurgery n = 1) over a 12-month period. Participants completed a structured survey specifically designed for the study. Thematic analysis was used, with themes mapped to the validated Theoretical Domains Framework. Results: Nine major themes emerged from the data regarding barriers and enablers to the implementation of the AMP services from the perspective of clinical staff. These were: demand/capacity; model of care; the organization; stakeholders; communication; planning and processes; evaluation; workforce; and learning and assessment framework. Important enablers included engagement and buy-in from key stakeholders and medical staff, and well-established AMP learning frameworks for training and operational frameworks. Barriers included competitive funding environment, and issues that hindered effective communication. The knowledge, skills, availability, motivation and experience of the advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapists had a large impact on the implementation. Conclusions: The study identified a number of factors that should be considered for successful implementation of AMP services across healthcare services or wider healthcare networks.
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- Title
- Advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy: Barriers and enablers to multi‐site implementation
- Authors
- Bridget R Shaw (Corresponding Author) - St Vincent's HospitalSophie Heywood (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringCarolyn J Page (Author) - St Vincent's HospitalUyen M Phan (Author) - Royal Melbourne HospitalPaula A Harding (Author) - The AlfredKerrie Walter (Author) - The AlfredDesiree L Terrill (Author) - Department of Health and Human ServicesCatherine L Granger (Author) - Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Publication details
- Musculoskeletal Care, Vol.16(4), pp.440-449
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1002/msc.1358
- ISSN
- 1478-2189; 1478-2189
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451427702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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