Physiotherapist-led care for musculoskeletal conditions in the emergency department (RESHAP-ED): a randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation.

A randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet examined whether physiotherapist-led care for musculoskeletal complaints in the emergency department produces comparable outcomes to standard physician-led care. The RESHAP-ED trial included an economic evaluation alongside its clinical findings, providing evidence relevant to expanding PT scope of practice in acute care settings. Results carry significant implications for how EDs might deploy physiotherapists as primary providers for musculoskeletal presentations.

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