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General practitioners (GPs) need better communication from manipulative therapists. GPs prefer reports after treatment, favoring disciplines they understand, like physiotherapy, over chiropractic or osteopathy.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Communication
  • General Practice
  • Manual Therapy

Background:

  • Effective communication between general practitioners (GPs) and manipulative therapists is crucial for patient care.
  • Understanding GPs' needs can improve referral pathways and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess GPs' understanding and communication requirements when referring patients to manipulative practitioners.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators for closer collaboration between GPs and manual therapists.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was distributed to general practitioners in the south of England.
  • Eighty-six GPs responded, yielding a 28% response rate.

Main Results:

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  • GPs expressed a preference for communication methods based on their personal experience with specific disciplines.
  • A majority favored receiving post-treatment reports (A5 size) detailing treatment nature, advice, and outcome.
  • Physiotherapy was favored due to perceived better understanding of treatment, unlike chiropractic and osteopathic terminology.

Conclusions:

  • Routine communication is vital for enhancing GP understanding of manipulative therapies.
  • Addressing terminology and providing clear reports can foster better collaboration between GPs and manipulative practitioners.
  • Further research is needed to overcome potential biases from geographical limitations and low response rates.