Do we need a high level of detail in health information animations? An experimental study investigating the association between level of detail and information recall.

This study examined the potential of simple animations with a low level of detail and their impact on patient's ability to recall information. Also, we examined how the patients' digital health literacy influenced the association. Over 900 Danish adults were continuously included in this experimental study, and they were allocated to either an animation with a low or high level of detail.

Change in number of pain sites - which factors are important? A 12-year prospective cohort study.

Background: Pain in multiple body sites is common and often persistent. The purpose of this prospective study was to examine the change in the number of pain sites (NPS) over time and to evaluate to which extent clinical, demographic, lifestyle and health-related factors predict a change in NPS.

Methods: This was a population-based longitudinal cohort study of adults (n = 2,357).

The usefulness of the STarT back screening tool and single-item general health measures when predicting future disability in patients with low back pain treated in Danish primary care physiotherapy.

Introduction: The extent to which disease specific screening tools or other health measures add to the predictive value of common clinical factors (pain, disability and socio-demographics) has been sparsely investigated. The aim of this study was to investigate whether a disease specific screening tool and a single-item general health measure adds predictive value to basic information collected in primary physiotherapy care when predicting future disability in patients with low back pain.

Material And Methods: This longitudinal cohort study included 354 patients with low back pain from Danish primary care physiotherapy.

Musculoskeletal Health Climate Is a Prognostic Determinant of Sickness Absence Among Female Eldercare Workers: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Objectives: The present study investigated the association between musculoskeletal health climate, that is, the shared perceptions among workers concerning musculoskeletal health, and sickness absence.

Methods: Questionnaire data on two domains of musculoskeletal health climate, perceived management priority (PMP) and pain acceptance at work (PAW), were collected at baseline. Data on sickness absence were extracted at 1-year follow-up.

Primary Care Physical Therapists' Experiences When Screening for Serious Pathologies Among Their Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Objective: A vital part of the initial examination performed by a physical therapist is to establish whether the patient would benefit from physical therapist intervention. This process includes knowledge about contraindications for treatment and screening for serious pathologies. However, little is known about the physical therapists' views and thoughts about their own practice when screening for serious pathologies.

Primary care physiotherapists ability to make correct management decisions - is there room for improvement? A mixed method study.

Background: With increasing interest in direct access to physiotherapy, it is important to consider the physiotherapists (PTs) ability to make correct management decisions, because identification of differential diagnostic pathologies and timely referral for specialist care is vital for patient safety. The aims of the study were to investigate PTs ability to make correct management decisions in patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions and to identify explanatory factors associated with this ability. Furthermore, we wanted to explore the PTs views on the identified factors.

The prevalence of serious pathology in musculoskeletal physiotherapy patients - a nationwide register-based cohort study.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal conditions are the single largest contributor to years lived with disability worldwide. Most musculoskeletal conditions can be managed in primary care, but for a small proportion of these patients the symptoms are caused by serious pathology. Although the general practitioner usually performs initial screening for serious pathology, evaluation and treatment by physiotherapists are often part of the treatment pathway.

The effects of the extended physiotherapy examination scheme for patients with low-back pain.

Introduction: The extended physiotherapy examination scheme (EES) was developed to assist general practitioners in their assessment of patients with complex low-back pain (LBP). The aim was to compare LBP patients in the EES and patients in current physiotherapy practice (CP) with respect to characteristics, healthcare utilisation and sick leave.

Methods: Data from three cohorts were included, one covering the EES and two covering CP for LBP patients in Danish primary care physiotherapy.

Socio-demographic, clinical and psychological predictors of healthcare utilization among patients with musculoskeletal disorders: a prospective cohort study.

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are common in the general population and a leading cause for care seeking. Despite the large number of patients with musculoskeletal disorders seeking care, little is known of the clinical course, pathways and predictors of healthcare utilization among these patients. The purposes of the study were to 1) describe the clinical course and related healthcare utilization in primary care physiotherapy and secondary healthcare among patients with neck, shoulder and low-back pain treated in physiotherapy practice, and 2) identify independent clinical, socio-demographic, psychological and general health predictors of healthcare utilization.

Responsiveness and minimal important change for the quick-DASH in patients with shoulder disorders.

Background: Responsiveness and minimal important change (MIC) are central measurement properties when interpreting scores from health questionnaires. The aim of the study was to evaluate the responsiveness and MIC of the Danish version of the shortened version the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (Quick-DASH) in patients with shoulder disorders referred to primary care physiotherapy treatment.

Methods: The study included 261 patients who completed questionnaires at baseline and 3 and 6 months follow up.