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Search strategy used in MEDLINE (PubMed) and Web of Science

(“referral and consultation”[MeSH Terms] OR “direct access” OR “self-referred” OR “self-referral” OR “primary care”) AND (physical therapy modalities[MeSH Terms] OR modality physical therapy[MeSH Terms] OR “physical therapy” OR “physiotherapy” OR “physical therapist” OR “physiotherapist” OR “rehabilitation”[MeSH Terms]) AND (“quality of life”[MeSH Terms] OR “assessment”, “outcomes”[MeSH Terms] OR “pain”[MeSH Terms] OR “back pain” OR “neck” OR “musculoskeletal subjective reporting” OR “discomfort” OR “injuries”[MeSH Terms] OR “trauma” OR “disability” OR “activities” OR “recovery” OR “safety” OR “sick leave”[MeSH Terms] OR “patient satisfaction”[MeSH Terms] OR “disability” OR “disability leave” OR “disability leaves” OR “illness days” OR “cost-effectiveness” OR “economic evaluation” OR “cost analysis” OR “analyses cost”[MeSH Terms] OR “cost” OR “cost projection analysis”)