This article identifies “generic” patient factors that predict functional outcome (measured using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)) across musculoskeletal conditions. Findings provide support for the development and content of generic musculoskeletal prognostic models including models used to case‐mix adjust PROM data for baseline complexity. Generic musculoskeletal models and functional PROMs would facilitate more feasible comparison and benchmarking of musculoskeletal services in order to identify variation and address health inequalities.
Predictors of functional outcome in musculoskeletal healthcare: An umbrella review

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