Nicola Walsh

Oct 13, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Nicola Walsh |Jennifer Lewis

1 Introduction Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a painful condition that often develops following trauma or surgery to a limb, but on a rare occasion can occur spontaneously (Goebel 2011; Shipton 2009). CRPS is diagnosed using the ‘Budapest Criteria’ and is classified as type I or type II, depending on whether known major nerve damage is absent or present, respectively (N. R. Harden et al. 2010).

Sep 26, 2024 | bjgp.org | Nicola Walsh |Serena Halls |Rachel Thomas

general practice physiotherapy delivery of health care musculoskeletal diseases opioids Introduction General practice is experiencing unprecedented demand for appointments at a time when the number of fully qualified GPs is falling, part-time working is increasing, and average patient caseload is rising.1 The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme was introduced in 2019 with the intention of growing the capacity of the primary care workforce.2 First contact physiotherapy practitioners (FCPPs)...

Aug 7, 2024 | bjgp.org | Nicola Walsh |Serena Halls |Rachel Thomas

general practice physiotherapy delivery of health care musculoskeletal diseases opioids Introduction General practice is experiencing unprecedented demand for appointments at a time when the number of fully qualified GPs is falling, part-time working is increasing, and average patient caseload is rising.1 The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme was introduced in 2019 with the intention of growing the capacity of the primary care workforce.2 First contact physiotherapy practitioners (FCPPs)...

Feb 4, 2024 | bjgp.org | Nicola Walsh |Serena Halls |Rachel Thomas |Alice Berry

AbstractBackground: First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioners (FCPPs) are embedded within general practice, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management plans for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), without the prior need for GP consultation. Aim: To determine the clinical effectiveness and costs of FCPP-led compared to GP-led models of care. Design and Setting: Multiple site case study design. UK GP practices.

Oct 14, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kirsten Lamb |Christine Comer |Nicola Walsh |Gretl A. McHugh

1 INTRODUCTION In the last 6 years, the number of First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist (FCPP) roles in the UK has increased significantly, from initial small, local pilot schemes (Salmon et al., 2017), to a commitment statement in the NHS Long Term Plan (2019) to ensure that all adults in England with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition will have direct access to MSK First Contact Practitioners by 2023/24.