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Developing and feasibility testing a digital platform aimed at enhancing primary care physiotherapists' ability to
Cecilie Langgård Jørgensen1, Søren Mose2, David Høyrup Christiansen3
1University Clinic for Interdisciplinary Orthopedic Pathways (UCOP), Elective Surgery Centre, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, Falkevej 1P, Silkeborg 8600, Denmark.
Physiotherapy
|June 1, 2026
Summary
A new digital learning platform helps physiotherapists screen for serious pathologies, increasing their confidence. However, barriers like time and the need for more clinical content must be addressed for wider adoption.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Digital Health Interventions
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- Physiotherapists are crucial for identifying serious pathologies but lack clear screening guidance.
- There is a need for accessible, evidence-based information to support physiotherapists' diagnostic capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and feasibility-test a Digital Learning Platform focused on serious pathology detection for primary care physiotherapists.
Main Methods:
- Development followed the Medical Research Council's framework for complex interventions.
- A mixed-method convergent design involved questionnaires (N=24) and interviews with Danish physiotherapists.
- Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data using thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Two-thirds of physiotherapists found the platform useful and acceptable, reporting increased awareness and confidence in screening.
- One-third did not use the platform, citing barriers such as time constraints, professional identity, and habits.
- Participants requested content more reflective of real-world clinical settings.
Conclusions:
- The Digital Learning Platform is feasible for implementation in physiotherapy practice, enhancing screening confidence.
- Addressing barriers like time limitations and tailoring content to clinical relevance is essential for optimal uptake.
- Further development should focus on integrating practical, clinically relevant scenarios into the platform.
