Physical therapy within US HTCs: A multicentre survey of utilization, practice patterns and pain management approaches.

Jennifer R NewmanNancy DurbenKimberly BaumannAngela Y LambingCynthia D NicholsMichelle WitkopMaria E SantaellaTyler W Buckner

Published in: Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia (2022)

This study demonstrated PT utilization across HTC centres varies widely. Gaps in care may be addressed through salary support, funded education, greater regional/national collaboration of PTs specializing in bleeding disorders and advocacy for insurance coverage for appropriate services.

Keyphrases

pain management
affordable care act
healthcare
quality improvement
chronic pain
health insurance
cross sectional
primary care
mental health
study protocol
atrial fibrillation
palliative care
double blind
randomized controlled trial