In safe hands - patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis expectations and experience of physical therapist-led triage in a secondary care setting.

A study published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders examined how patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis perceived physical therapist-led triage in a secondary care setting. Researchers found that patients generally felt secure and well-cared for when assessed by physical therapists rather than physicians, with their expectations largely met throughout the triage process. The findings support expanding the PT role in triaging musculoskeletal conditions within specialist care environments.

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