Task-sharing and Shifting Model for Acute Low Back Pain

Last updated: June 26, 2023
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Treatment

Usual care

Task-sharing and shifting model between family physicians and physiotherapists

Clinical Study ID

NCT05200533
38RC21.0259
  • Ages 20-55
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Background: The aging population and the rising prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders increase resort to primary care services. Models of care integrating task sharing and shifting (TS/S) can help face challenge of access to care by strengthening the role of healthcare professionals. In France, a new TS/S model is being implemented between family physicians (FPs) and physiotherapists (PTs) for acute low back pain (LBP) patients' care. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of this new model of care on patient clinical outcomes, healthcare resources use and patient satisfaction.

Design: Pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients from 20 to 55 years old
  • Suffering from acute low back pain since less than 4 weeks
  • Able to understand and speak French
  • Whose family physician is included in the task-sharing and shifting model (only in theintervention group)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Protected patient according to the public health regulation,
  • Patient unable to fill the survey,
  • Non-availability of the physiotherapist to receive the patient (only in theintervention group)

Study Design

Total Participants: 195
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Usual care
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
January 31, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle de Cran Gévrier

    Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 74960
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle des Hauts de Chambéry

    Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 73000
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle de Voiron-Sud

    Coublevie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38500
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle de Lans-en-Vercors - Pôle Santé en Vercors

    Lans-en-Vercors, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38250
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Maison de santé pluriprofessionnelle de Moirans

    Moirans, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38430
    France

    Active - Recruiting

  • Pôle de santé interprofessionnel de Saint-Martin d'Hères

    Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 38400
    France

    Active - Recruiting

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