Satisfaction, QoL,Health Status & Clinic Outcomes for Patients Attending MSK Triage Clinics in Rheumatology

NCT04244968 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: REC SUH 763
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 325
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to measure the impact of musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints on the quality of life and general health of MSK Patients attending MSK triage clinics. The investigators will also record the proposed management options for patients' complaints. This will be achieved by asking patients to complete questionnaires (MSK HQ) at musculoskeletal triage clinic appointment, by undertaking a clinical assessment, by recording the proposed management plan and assessing if patients have follow up appointments for the same complaint in the following year. The investigators will also measure patient satisfaction using VSQ 9 Questionnaire. After a year the investigators will repeat the MSK HQ to assess the longterm impact of MSK Triage appointment on the MSK complaint.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Rheumatologic Disorder

Keywords

Physiotherapy Triage; Musculoskeletal Pain; Patient Satisfaction VSQ 9; MSK HQ

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire

  Self Reported Questionnaire measuring patients health status, Score range 0 -56, with better score indicating better health status

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Visit-Specific Satisfaction Questionnaire version 9

  Baseline

• Change in Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire

  One year post baseline

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients attending MSK Triage clinics in Rheumatology who meet the inclusion criteria outlined

You may qualify if:

• years and over
• Patients who attend the musculoskeletal Triage Clinic in Rheumatology.
• Patients who can answer the study questionnaires independently.

You may not qualify if:

• Under 18 years
• Patients who present with red flag conditions, inflammatory disease or non-musculoskeletal conditions.
• Patients who cannot answer the study questionnaires independently.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Health Service Executive, Ireland: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sligo University Hospital

Sligo, F91H684, Ireland

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Hill JC, Kang S, Benedetto E, Myers H, Blackburn S, Smith S, Dunn KM, Hay E, Rees J, Beard D, Glyn-Jones S, Barker K, Ellis B, Fitzpatrick R, Price A. Development and initial cohort validation of the Arthritis Research UK Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire (MSK-HQ) for use across musculoskeletal care pathways. BMJ Open. 2016 Aug 5;6(8):e012331. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012331.

  PMID: 27496243 BACKGROUND

• Kennedy DM, Robarts S, Woodhouse L. Patients are satisfied with advanced practice physiotherapists in a role traditionally performed by orthopaedic surgeons. Physiother Can. 2010 Fall;62(4):298-305. doi: 10.3138/physio.62.4.298. Epub 2010 Oct 18.

  PMID: 21886368 BACKGROUND

• Charan J, Biswas T. How to calculate sample size for different study designs in medical research? Indian J Psychol Med. 2013 Apr;35(2):121-6. doi: 10.4103/0253-7176.116232.

  PMID: 24049221 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Collagen Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• Michelle Heraughty, MSc

  HSE Ireland

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 22, 2020
• First Posted: January 28, 2020
• Study Start: June 22, 2023
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: October 4, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IE (1)