2020
DOI: 10.1002/msc.1504
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Physiotherapists' experiences of managing persons with suspected cauda equina syndrome: Overcoming the challenges

Abstract: Introduction Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is rare, but its symptoms are not and musculoskeletal physiotherapists frequently encounter persons with suspected CES. Given that delayed diagnosis of CES can result in devastating consequences for affected persons and costly litigation for healthcare organisations, it is imperative that persons presenting with suspected CES are well managed. However, this may present a challenge to physiotherapists. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore physiotherapists' expe… Show more

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“…The use of investigations is a common method to guide decision‐making when faced with uncertainty, but this can lead to an over‐cautious approach or ‘defensive medicine’ (Vento et al., 2018). The worry of missing serious pathology and concerns related to litigation has been proposed as a potential reason for over‐investigating in the MSK FCP role (Finucane et al., 2022; Paling & Hebron, 2021). The findings from this research offer some support to this with similar experiences noted by the participants, illustrating the potential for a defensive medicine culture amongst MSK FCP's.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The use of investigations is a common method to guide decision‐making when faced with uncertainty, but this can lead to an over‐cautious approach or ‘defensive medicine’ (Vento et al., 2018). The worry of missing serious pathology and concerns related to litigation has been proposed as a potential reason for over‐investigating in the MSK FCP role (Finucane et al., 2022; Paling & Hebron, 2021). The findings from this research offer some support to this with similar experiences noted by the participants, illustrating the potential for a defensive medicine culture amongst MSK FCP's.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%