A multicenter Spanish study found that all 34 categories tested in a proposed framework for primary care physical therapy exceeded a preset retention threshold. Patient and therapist ratings were often close overall, although individual differences remained.
In 557 primary-care participants, poor sleep was more common among those with musculoskeletal complaints, while the study found no clear evidence that physical activity altered the association.
Screening for diabetic kidney disease improved during an eight-month project at an Iowa City VA resident clinic, with the larger gains recorded after a tailored package of workflow changes, feedback and incentives.