Melanie Holden m.holden@keele.ac.uk
A mixed methods exploration of physiotherapist's approaches to analgesic use among patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Holden, MA; Whittle, R; Waterfield, J; Chesterton, L; Cottrell, E; Quicke, JG; Mallen, CD
Authors
R Whittle
J Waterfield
L Chesterton
E Cottrell
JG Quicke
Christian Mallen c.d.mallen@keele.ac.uk
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore how physiotherapists currently address analgesic use among patients with hip osteoarthritis, and their beliefs about the acceptability of prescribing for these patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional questionnaire was mailed to 3126 UK-based physiotherapists. Approaches to analgesic use among patients with hip osteoarthritis were explored using a case vignette. Semi-structured telephone interviews were undertaken with 21 questionnaire responders and analysed thematically. SETTING: UK. PARTICIPANTS: Physiotherapists who had treated a patient with hip osteoarthritis in the previous 6 months. RESULTS: Questionnaire response: 53% (n=1646). One thousand one hundred forty eight physiotherapists reported treating a patient with hip osteoarthritis in the last 6 months (applicable responses), of whom nine (1%) were non-medical prescribers. Nearly all physiotherapists (98%) reported that they would address analgesic use for the patient with hip osteoarthritis, most commonly by signposting them to their GP (83%). Fifty six percent would discuss optimal use of current medication, and 33%, would discuss use of over-the-counter medications. Interviews revealed that variations in physiotherapists' approaches to analgesic use were influenced by personal confidence, patient safety concerns, and their perceived professional remit. Whilst many recognised the benefits of analgesia prescribing for both patients and GP workload, additional responsibility for patient safety was a perceived barrier. CONCLUSIONS: How physiotherapists currently address analgesic use with patients with hip osteoarthritis is variable. Although the potential benefits of independent prescribing were recognised, not all physiotherapist want the additional responsibility. Further guidance supporting optimisation of analgesic use among patients with hip OA may help better align care with best practice guidelines and reduce GP referrals.
Citation
Holden, M., Whittle, R., Waterfield, J., Chesterton, L., Cottrell, E., Quicke, J., & Mallen, C. (2019). A mixed methods exploration of physiotherapist's approaches to analgesic use among patients with hip osteoarthritis. Physiotherapy, 105(3), 328 - 337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2018.08.003
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
Online Publication Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
Publication Date | Sep 1, 2019 |
Journal | Physiotherapy (de Gruyter) |
Publisher | De Gruyter |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 105 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 328 - 337 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2018.08.003 |
Keywords | Analgesics; Hip osteoarthritis; Mixed methods; Physiotherapy; Prescribing |
Public URL | https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/427034 |
PMID | 30318127 |
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