The Development of an Opioid Misuse Training Program for Physical Therapists: A Learning Community Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Musculoskeletal pain and opioid misuse frequently co-occur.

Review of the literature

The US Preventive Services Task Force calls for all health care providers to be trained to screen for misuse and/or opioid use disorder. The purpose of this study was to develop and implement an opioid misuse training program that could be used by physical therapists.

Subjects

Thirteen practicing physical therapists were invited to participate in a curriculum development project.

Methods

Using the Curriculum Framework, a collaborative learning approach was used to develop an opioid misuse training program and training manual for physical therapists. Four training sessions were provided virtually every 2 weeks. Topics included an introduction to the opioid crisis, s

SUBMITTER: Magel J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561156 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature