A qualitative study to explore the acceptability and feasibility of implementing person-focused evidence-based pain education concepts in pre-registration physiotherapy training.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to engage with physiotherapy clinicians, academics, physiotherapy students and patients to explore the acceptability, feasibility, and practical considerations of implementing person-focused evidence-based pain education concepts, identified from our previous research, in pre-registration physiotherapy training.

Design

This qualitative study took a person-focused approach to ground pain education in the perspectives and experiences of people who deliver and use it. Data was collected via focus groups and in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data was analysed using the seven stage Framework approach.

Setting

Focus groups and interviews were conducted either face to face, via video conferencing or via telepho

SUBMITTER: Thompson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10126772 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature