Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Mar 2012
Clinical TrialEffect of triage on waiting time for community rehabilitation: a prospective cohort study.
To investigate how the allocation of referrals for a community rehabilitation service to triage categories affects waiting time from referral to first appointment, and whether other factors also contribute to variance in waiting time. ⋯ The triage process ensured rapid service for a small number of urgent referrals, but made little difference to the waiting time of the vast majority of patients. Given the resources required for triaging patients, the results of this study lead us to question the value of the triage system in this setting.
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Arch Phys Med Rehabil · Mar 2012
Factors that affect functional capacity in patients with musculoskeletal pain: a Delphi study among scientists, clinicians, and patients.
To reach consensus on the most important biopsychosocial factors that influence functional capacity results in patients with chronic nonspecific musculoskeletal pain, arranged in the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. ⋯ Overall, chronic pain behavior, motivation, and sensation of pain are the main factors that can influence functional capacity results. We recommend that scientists and clinicians, respectively, consider the most important factors when planning future studies and when interpreting functional capacity test results.