Improving Musculoskeletal Care Quality With a Web-Based Clinical Decision Support System in UK Primary Care: Mixed Methods Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Background

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions account for one in seven general practice consultations in the United Kingdom. Despite national guidelines, suboptimal care remains common. Digital clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) offer a promising route to improve care quality but have not been robustly evaluated in MSK primary care.