Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing Interventions for Treating Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Qualitative Scoping Review Using the Theoretical Domains Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain poses a significant societal burden, yet many evidence-based interventions fail to reach clinical practice, highlighting an implementation gap. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators in implementing MSK pain interventions across healthcare settings.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute approach. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed and PsycINFO (up to December 2023) for peer-reviewed qualitative studies exploring the perspectives of patients (18+) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on implementing MSK pain interventions. Studies were screened independently by two authors, and data were analysed using the General Inductive Approach and mapped to the Theoretical Domains

SUBMITTER: Klausen MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032996 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature