PACE-RURAL

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are the leading cause of disease burden in Australia, and access to high-value care remains inequitable. In regional, rural and remote areas, low-value MSK care (e.g., opioids, unnecessary imaging) is prevalent, whilst access to specialist allied health services is limited. This research project explores a new pathway of care (PACE-RURAL) designed to improve health outcomes in regional, rural and remote Australia. Institution partners - The University of Sydney - Curtin University - La Trobe University - University of New South Wales - Central Queensland University - The University of Queensland Clinical and industry partners - Healthia Limited - Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) - Chronic Pain Australia - Australian Physiotherapy Association - Chiropractic Australia - Omnivide/ Internet Innovations Funding: This trial is funded by the Primary Health Care Research Initiative - 2023 Primary Health Care Research Grant Opportunity - Stream 1 (Application ID: 203210 11 July 2024-June 2029.