Open AccessHealth-Related Quality of Life of Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with a Musculoskeletal Disorder
Author(s) -
Rose Gag,
Kadija Perreault,
Jason R. Guertin,
Simon Berthelot,
Bertrand Achou,
Luc J. Hébert
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinicoeconomics and outcomes research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.591
H-Index - 27
ISSN - 1178-6981
DOI - 10.2147/ceor.s348138
Subject(s) - emergency department , medicine , medical emergency , physical therapy , psychiatry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) are among the most disabling and costly non-fatal health conditions. They may lead to long-term consequences such as chronic pain, physical limitations, and poorer quality of life. They also account for a significant proportion of emergency department visits, representing between 18% and 25% of all visits, depending on country.