Rheumatology
Topic
Rheumatology Physiotherapy Capabilities Framework: Screening, Assessment and Specialist Management (endorsed by British Society for Rheumatology and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
Alignment
No Alignment.
Purpose
- To provide an agreed, evidence-based and specific national framework for physiotherapy staff across the spectrum of screening, assessment and specialist management of rheumatology conditions.
- To provide information to support service delivery, role development, description and progression, business cases, service specification and commissioning in the development and improvement of rheumatology and/or physiotherapy provision.
- To provide a benchmark and increase understanding of physiotherapy capabilities, helping to prioritise investment and provide a reference for rheumatology and triage services nationally.
- To enable the public to understand the current and evolving role of the physiotherapy workforce involved in the care of rheumatology patients, including those working in first-contact roles, general musculoskeletal roles and within specific rheumatology services.
Audience
This capabilities framework is for all physiotherapy staff caring for people with rheumatology conditions. This includes those who screen for potential rheumatology conditions and those who regularly provide physiotherapy interventions for this group of patients.
Components
Capabilities.
Career framework levels
N/A as does not align to the NMAHP development framework.