Implementation of a novel stratified PAthway of CarE for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care: Protocol for a multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the PACE MSK trial)

T Rebbeck; K Evans; P Ferreira; D Beales; M Sterling; KL Bennell; I Cameron; M Nicholas; C Ritchie; G Jull; J Treleaven; L Trevena; K Refshauge; L Connelly; N Foster; D Black; P Hodges; M Ferreira; TJ Shaw; M Simic

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Implementation of a novel stratified PAthway of CarE for common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in primary care: Protocol for a multicentre pragmatic randomised controlled trial (the PACE MSK trial)

T Rebbeck, K Evans, P Ferreira, D Beales, M Sterling, KL Bennell, I Cameron, M Nicholas, C Ritchie, G Jull, J Treleaven, L Trevena, K Refshauge, L Connelly, N Foster, D Black, P Hodges, M Ferreira, TJ Shaw, M Simic

BMJ Open | Published : 2021

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057705

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Abstract

Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions constitute the highest burden of disease globally, with healthcare services often utilised inappropriately and overburdened. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel clinical PAthway of CarE programme (PACE programme), where care is provided based on people's risk of poor outcome. Methods and analysis Multicentre randomised controlled trial. 716 people with MSK conditions (low back pain, neck pain or knee osteoarthritis) will be recruited in primary care. They will be stratified for risk of a poor outcome (low risk/high risk) using the Short Form Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (SF-ÖMSPQ) then randomis..

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Funding Acknowledgements

This work is supported by The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC, APP1141377). KLB (APP1174431) and PH (APP1194937) are supported by NHMRC Investigator grants. MSi is supported by the Sydney Research Accelerator Fellowship. TR, PF and MF are supported by NHMRC Career Development Fellowships. MSt receives unrestricted grant funding from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission of Queensland.