Patient experiences of diagnostic uncertainty in musculoskeletal care: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

A systematic review of qualitative studies examined how patients experience diagnostic uncertainty in musculoskeletal care, synthesizing findings relevant to clinicians who manage conditions that are often difficult to diagnose definitively. The review highlights patient perspectives that can inform how physical therapists and other MSK practitioners communicate uncertainty and support shared decision-making. Understanding these lived experiences may help PTs improve patient-centered communication and therapeutic alliance when clear diagnoses are elusive.

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