Can e-Health improve access to effective and affordable care for musculoskeletal conditions?

许多患有肌肉骨骼疼痛的澳大利亚人无法获得有效的、负担得起的治疗。咨询和锻炼)，因为在公立医院等待物理治疗的时间很长，农村地区缺乏机会。其后果是更严重的症状，难以治疗，需要昂贵的持续护理。该项目将评估两种基于电子卫生保健的护理模式，以减少等待时间并改善获得有效护理的机会。研究结果可能会使全世界数百万患有肌肉骨骼疼痛的人受益。

Many Australians with musculoskeletal pain cannot access effective, affordable care (eg. advice & exercise) due to long waiting times for physiotherapy in public hospitals & lack of access in rural areas. The consequence is worse symptoms that are difficult to treat & require costly, ongoing care. This project will evaluate two eHealth-based models of care to reduce waiting times & improve access to effective care. The results could benefit millions of people worldwide with musculoskeletal pain.