National audit for musculoskeletal care in community settings
Developing and Testing a Musculoskeletal National Audit in Community/Primary Care
This study is testing a new way to check and improve the quality of care for people with musculoskeletal conditions in community settings by using feedback from both patients and doctors.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 22000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Keele University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Keele, Staffordshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT05842915 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and test a national audit focused on musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases within community and primary care settings. It will utilize data inputted by both patients and clinicians to evaluate the quality of care provided for common MSK conditions. The initiative seeks to enhance the understanding and consistency of care for MSK patients by analyzing the collected audit information and implementing quality improvement measures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and over who are receiving care for musculoskeletal conditions in community settings.
Not a fit: Patients with severe or terminal illnesses, severe learning difficulties, or psychological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this audit could lead to improved quality of care and better health outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using audits to improve care quality, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: (MSK Services) * MSK service seeing adult (+18 years) set in community care * MSK service with at least 10 WTE HCPs * System in place for digital collection of PROM/PREM data (FCP Services) * FCP service seeing adult (+18 years) in primary care * FCP service with at least 1 WTE FCP seeing MSK patients * Use of EMIS or SYSTMONE * Able to implement Midlands FCP template * System in place for digital collection of PROM/PREM data (For patients) * +18 years * Active phone number or verified email address to participate in the patient questionnaire * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: (MSK Services) \* Secondary care MSK services (For patients) * Has declined for data to be part of research as part of consent process * Unable to complete surveys due to health issues including severe or terminal illness, severe learning difficulties or psychological disorders
Where this trial is running
Keele, Staffordshire
- Keele University — Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Roanna Burgess, Dr
- Email: r.m.burgess@keele.ac.uk
- Phone: 01782733900
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.