Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol for acute musculoskeletal injuries: physiotherapists' understanding of which is safer, more effective, and when to initiate treatment

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Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol for acute musculoskeletal injuries: physiotherapists' understanding of which is safer, more effective, and when to initiate treatment

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

Description

Physiotherapists are primary care practitioners, and are often the first health professional to consult with patients presenting with acute sprains or strains, and such patients may ask for advice regarding medications. Paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are readily available without a prescription and are commonly used by patients. The aim of this study was to investigate New Zealand physiotherapists' knowledge regarding the comparative safety, effectiveness, and a...

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Research paper

Research format

Scholarly text / Journal article

Thesis level

Article

Date created

2011-10

Creator

Braund, Rhiannon / Abbott, J Haxby

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10523/33816

Related subjects

Acetaminophen - administration & dosage / Acetaminophen - adverse effects / Acetaminophen - therapeutic use / Acute Disease / Adult / Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - administration & dosage / Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - adverse effects / Analgesics, Non-Narcotic - therapeutic use / Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - administration & dosage / Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - adverse effects / Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use / Attitude of Health Personnel / Chi-Square Distribution / Clinical Competence / Comprehension / Drug Administration Schedule / Guideline Adherence / Health Care Surveys / Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Humans / Middle Aged / Musculoskeletal Diseases - drug therapy / New Zealand / Patient Selection / Physical Therapists - psychology / Practice Guidelines as Topic / Risk Assessment / Risk Factors / Surveys and Questionnaires / Wounds and Injuries - drug therapy / Young Adult

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