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“Hospital at Home” After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

This case study follows the 5-step process for accessing and using evidence in response to a request from commissioners to support the work of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) programme.

Musculoskeletal Group-Based Interventions

This case study follows the 5-step process for accessing and using evidence in response to a request from commissioners to support the work of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) programme.

Lifestyle Weight Management Services for Children and Adolescents

This case study follows the 5-step process for accessing and using evidence in response to a request from commissioners regarding Lifestyle Weight Management Services (LWMS) for children and adolescents.

Direct Access to Physiotherapy

This case study follows the 5-step process for accessing and using evidence in response to a request from commissioners to support the work of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) programme.

Further evidence case studies

Treatment for meniscal tears

Commissioners were reviewing how best to manage patients with meniscal tears. Information appraising the effectiveness of treating this with physiotherapy and/or knee arthroscopy was needed. They requested an evidence review to help decision-making.

Referral management strategies

This case study follows the 5 step process for accessing and using evidence in response to a request from commissioners to identify strategies for referral management to reduce unnecessary referrals.