Development and Evaluation of the Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Registry in Iran: A Step Toward Enhanced Evidence-Based Practice Publisher Pubmed



Yazdipour AB^{1, 2} ; Ayyoubzadeh SM³ ; Nazarymoghadam S^{4, 5} ; Shahmoradi L³ ; Kimiafar K¹ Show Affiliations
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Published:2025

Abstract

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and injuries are among the leading causes of physical disability and chronic pain worldwide, imposing a significant burden on healthcare systems and economies. Effective management of these conditions relies on evidence-based physical therapy interventions, yet a lack of standardized, high-quality clinical data often limits informed decision-making. Developing a musculoskeletal physical therapy registry enables systematic data collection, assessment of treatment outcomes, and quality improvement in patient care. Therefore, this study aims to develop and evaluate the musculoskeletal physical therapy registry for Iran. Methods: The present study was conducted in Iran from March 2023 to April 2024 in two phases. In the first phase, the RABIT web-based platform was used to create and develop the musculoskeletal physical therapy registry. In the second phase, the registry was evaluated by thirty-eight experts, and the Questionnaire of User Interaction Satisfaction (QUIS) questionnaire was used to assess the system’s usability and user satisfaction. Results: After creating and developing a musculoskeletal physical therapy registry in the RABIT web-based platform, the registry was evaluated by thirty-eight experts. The registry achieved an overall average score of 7.39 out of 9, indicating a good level of satisfaction among experts. Conclusion: The musculoskeletal physical therapy registry can help collect and store high-quality administrative and clinical data regarding disorders or conditions, evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions, and measure and improve patient outcomes. The data collected by the musculoskeletal physical therapy registry can help healthcare providers, managers, and decision-makers evaluate and make decisions related to improving the quality of physical therapy services and, ultimately, individuals' quality of life. © The Author(s) 2025.