Projected Prognosis as a Predictor of Short-term Outcome After Treatment of Minor Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Emergency Department

Projected Prognosis as a Predictor of Short-term Outcome After Treatment of Minor Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Emergency Department: A Prospective Cohort Study

This study describes the caseload treated by the extended scope physiotherapists(ESP) working in the emergency department at Slagelse Hospital.

Patients treated by the ESP during a 3 month period will be included in this study.

Furthermore we aim to assess if ESPs treating patients with minor musculoskeletal injuries in the ED can predict the short-term prognosis of recovery. The prediction is made at hospital discharge using a (-7/+7) numerical rating scale (-7=poor prognosis; 7=best prognosis).

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1 Treated by an ESP for a minor musculoskeletal injury in the emergency room
• 2 Has an email address
• 3 Signed informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1 A condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would preclude participation in the study (e.g., not having access to the internet, cognitive impairments etc.)
• 2 Under the influence of drugs or alcohol