‘I need to do another course’ - Italian physiotherapists' knowledge and beliefs when assessing psychosocial factors in patients presenting with chronic low back pain

Zangoni, G and Thomson, O P (2017) ‘I need to do another course’ - Italian physiotherapists' knowledge and beliefs when assessing psychosocial factors in patients presenting with chronic low back pain. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 27. pp. 71-77.

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Abstract

Objectives Psychosocial factors play an important role in the development and subsequent recovery of individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). The study explored physiotherapists' personal beliefs and knowledge about the biopsychosocial model and the different ways they assess and manage psychosocial factors in patients presenting with CLBP. Methods Qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews and a constructivist grounded theory approach to data collection and analysis. A purposive sample of eight physiotherapists practicing in Italy and having experience with patients presenting chronic musculoskeletal problems were recruited from private clinics. Results Three main categories were constructed: 1) conceptions of the biopsychosocial model and its role in CLBP; 2) evaluation and management of PS factors; 3) barriers in the assessment and treatment. Conclusions Physiotherapists showed a basic knowledge of the biopsychosocial model and partially recognised social, emotional, cognitive and psychological factors in chronic low back pain patients, and their contribution in the individual patient's pain and disability. Physiotherapists highlighted the presence of barriers in the evaluation and treatment of people with CLBP, and some participants displayed a lack of skills to overcome these barriers. Physiotherapists perceived limited education and training to successfully address psychosocial factors in the management of patients with chronic low back pain, indicating the need to incorporate the biopsychosocial model in the daily practice and improve the training and education of the psychosocial assessment and management. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Adult,Article,Attitude of Health Personnel,Biopsychosocial model,Chronic low back pain,Female,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,Humans,Italian (citizen),Italy,Low Back Pain,Male,Physical Therapists,Physiotherapy,Professional-Patient Relations,Psycholo
Depositing User:	Dr Hilary Abbey
Date Deposited:	21 Dec 2020 13:01
Last Modified:	26 Sep 2023 13:16
URI:	https://hsu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/3

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