Mapping the integration of advanced practice physiotherapists in Danish hospitals
Approximately half of Danish hospitals reported established APP roles, indicating broader uptake than previously captured by global surveys. The observed variability across regions and departments underscores the need for standardized guidelines, further research on clinical effectiveness, and clarification of required competencies. Understanding these factors may help optimize APP implementation and improve patient access to timely and effective musculoskeletal and general healthcare.
Authors
- Cecilie Rud Budtz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0834-6594)
- Merete Nørgaard Madsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2420-0480)
- François Desmeules (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0290-7031)
- David Høyrup Christiansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7458-3921)
- Nikolaj Agger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1060-9292)
Institutions
- Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (CA)
- Regionshospitalet Silkeborg (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physiotherapy
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2025.101859
- Primary Topic
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00