Susan Parlee

2 months ago | jrheum.org | Janet Roberts |Cheri Gunn |Jennifer MacKinnon |Susan Parlee

To the Editor:We thank Dr. Steiman and colleagues1 for their interest and correspondence regarding our recent publication exploring the feasibility of physiotherapy-led rheumatology triage using a standardized triage algorithm.2 The algorithm used in this study relied on the referring providers’ physical examination, laboratory results, and radiographic results, as well as patient-reported questionnaire scores.

Jul 1, 2024 | jrheum.org | Janet Roberts |Cheri Gunn |Jennifer MacKinnon |Susan Parlee

Key Indexing Terms: arthritis health services accessibility physical therapists rheumatology triage Joint pain is one of the most common reasons for presentation to a primary care physician (PCP), with up to 25% of individuals presenting to primary care ultimately being diagnosed with a musculoskeletal complaint.1,2 As such, joint pain is also the most common reason for referral for rheumatology assessment.3 The doubling in the global prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) over the last 3 decades...

May 9, 2024 | jrheum.org | Janet Roberts |Jennifer MacKinnon |Susan Parlee |Cheri Gunn

Feasibility of Physiotherapist-Led Rheumatology Triage: A Randomized Study Janet H. Roberts, Cheri Gunn, Jennifer E. Mackinnon, Susan Parlee, Volodko Bakowsky, Trudy Taylor, Claire E.H. Barber, John G. Hanly The Journal of Rheumatology Apr 2024, jrheum.2023-1071; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2023-1071

Apr 10, 2024 | jrheum.org | Janet Roberts |Jennifer MacKinnon |Cheri Gun |Susan Parlee

Feasibility of physiotherapist-led rheumatology triage: A randomized study Janet H. Roberts, Cheri Gun, Jennifer E. Mackinnon, Susan Parlee, Volodko Bakowsky, Trudy Taylor, Claire E. H. Barber, John G. Hanly The Journal of Rheumatology Apr 2024, jrheum.2023-1071; DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2023-1071