Referral practices of medical practitioners in central South Africa to physiotherapy services for patients living with musculoskeletal conditions

Referral practices of medical practitioners in central South Africa to physiotherapy services for patients living with musculoskeletal conditions

Background: Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are a major cause of disability worldwide. It is essential to address effective MSD management, including appropriate referrals to physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. Limited information is available regarding the referral practices of med...

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Main Authors:	Roline Y. Barnes, Alida Janse van Rensburg, Jacques E. Raubenheimer
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 2021-09-01
Series:	South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Subjects:	musculoskeletal conditions patient referral physiotherapy referral practices burden of disease
Online Access:	https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1563

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