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Physiotherapist-led care for musculoskeletal conditions in the emergency department (RESHAP-ED): a randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation.
Lancet (London, England)·August 27, 2026·PMID 42660158
Why it mattersEmergency department crowding and long stays compromise patient safety and system efficiency. This trial provides high-quality evidence that a physiotherapist-led model can safely expedite care for a common, low-acuity patient group, offering a practical strategy to improve flow and reduce costs without sacrificing outcomes.
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