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Results from a previous RCT comparing PT-led triage with standard care (orthopedic surgeon assessment) showed that patients perceived the received care to be of good quality, however also showed (i) lower levels of participation in decision-making and that (ii) their expectations on the assessment were fulfilled to a lesser extent. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the expectations of the assessment and experiences of patients with hip or knee OA regarding PT-led triage in an Swedish orthopedic clinic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An explorative qualitative research design with an inductive approach was used. Patients who had undergone PT-led triage for their hip\/knee OA at a hospital based orthopedic clinic were invited to participate. A purposive sampling was used to get a variation in gender and assessment outcome. Semi-structured, one-to-one interviews were conducted in Swedish. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed with content analysis according to Graneheim and Lundman. Thereafter the results were translated into English.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Result<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Twelve patients were included in the study. The patients\u2019 expectations and experiences about PT-led triage were classified into 2 themes;\n                      <jats:italic>In safe hands<\/jats:italic>\n                      and\n                      <jats:italic>A care model in progress<\/jats:italic>\n                      , with a total of 6 categories: Highly skilled and professional PT, Sense of involvement and empowerment, Feeling validated, An innovative and effective care model, Expectations on the meeting and Opportunities for Improvements.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The main findings of this study are that patients felt they were meeting an expert, experienced a sense of involvement in their care, and viewed PT-led triage as a valuable model of care although some patients reported a lack of information regarding the care process. 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