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NCT Number: NCT04244968

Satisfaction, QoL,Health Status & Clinic Outcomes for Patients Attending MSK Triage Clinics in Rheumatology

The aim of this study is to measure the impact of musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints on the quality of life and general health of MSK Patients attending MSK triage clinics. The investigators will also record the proposed management options for patients' complaints. This will be achieved by asking patients to complete questionnaires (MSK HQ) at musculoskeletal triage clinic appointment, by undertaking a clinical assessment, by recording the proposed management plan and assessing if patients have follow up appointments for the same complaint in the following year. The investigators will also measure patient satisfaction using VSQ 9 Questionnaire. After a year the investigators will repeat the MSK HQ to assess the longterm impact of MSK Triage appointment on the MSK complaint.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Collagen Diseases Connective Tissue Diseases Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatologic Disorder Signs and Symptoms Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sligo University Hospital

Sligo, F91H684, Ireland

About this study

At present there is no data available to describe the impact of musculoskeletal (MSK) disease on the Quality of life and General Health for patients attending Rheumatology MSK triage clinics in SUH and OHLM or in similar service around Ireland. A new questionnaire (MSK HQ) has been developed which has been validated in use with this population. This will be completed by the patient on the day of the appointment and again a year later. Their number of visits to secondary care in the year after their visit will also be captured and analysed. This information will inform the health service of the outcomes of these patients and the impact of their MSK disease on the health service. It will also help with resource allocation and planning for future services, which will ensure the best service for these patients in the future.

Alongside this, Patient satisfaction and feedback is vital to ensuring service quality and quality improvement. The VSQ 9 will be used to measure Patient Satisfaction in this study to evaluate if patients are satisfied with the service they have received on the day. The repeated MSK HQ will help identify if their triage clinic appointment was beneficial to their Quality of life.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years and over
  • Patients who attend the musculoskeletal Triage Clinic in Rheumatology.
  • Patients who can answer the study questionnaires independently.

Exclusion criteria

  • Under 18 years
  • Patients who present with red flag conditions, inflammatory disease or non-musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Patients who cannot answer the study questionnaires independently.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire

    Time frame: Baseline

    Self Reported Questionnaire measuring patients health status, Score range 0 -56, with better score indicating better health status

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visit-Specific Satisfaction Questionnaire version 9

    Time frame: Baseline

    Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire, Score range 9 - 45, with higher scores indicating lower patient satisifaction

  2. Change in Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire

    Time frame: One year post baseline

    Self Reported Questionnaire measuring patients health status, Score range 0 -56, with better score indicating better health status

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Health Service Executive, Ireland

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Study to Measure the Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Life, Health Status and Clinic Outcomes for Patients Attending MSK Triage Clinics in Rheumatology

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 28, 2020
Registry last updated
Oct 4, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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