Advanced practice physiotherapy for adults with spinal pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Simon LafranceJean-Gabriel LapalmeMarianne MéquignonCarlo SantaguidaJulio FernandesFrançois Desmeules

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2020)

APP MoC and UMC likely result in comparable pain, disability and quality of life improvement for adults with spinal pain. However, APP MoC have the potential to improve health care access by reducing wait time for consultation in specialized care and maintaining a high level of satisfaction among stakeholders and patients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
chronic pain
pain management
palliative care
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
quality improvement
peritoneal dialysis
spinal cord injury