Implementing pain competencies in Canadian physiotherapy education: Challenges, barriers, and opportunities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Pain Education in Physiotherapy (PEP) competency profile provides a structured framework for integrating pain management competencies into Canadian physiotherapy (PT) curricula. Despite widespread endorsement, the integration of pain management competencies into PT curricula remains inconsistent. Identifying the barriers and enablers to implementation is essential for developing strategies that support students in achieving these competencies.

Objective

This study explored factors influencing the implementation of the PEP competency profile in Canadian PT programs and identified key challenges and opportunities for improving integration.

Methods

A qualitative description study was conducted using five focus groups with 23 participants, including pain ed

SUBMITTER: Augeard N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12707519 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature