[Attitudes, knowledge and training needs in chronic pain: national survey of family doctors members of semfyc].

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To analyze knowledge, attitudes, and training needs regarding chronic pain among family physicians who are members of SemFYC.

Design

Cross-sectional descriptive study using an anonymous, self-administered online survey.

Setting

Primary care at the national level.

Participants

700 semFYC members, family physicians or residents. Non-probabilistic convenience sampling was used.

Main measurements

Questionnaire including sociodemographic variables, professional attitudes (items on clinical practices and self-reported perceptions), knowledge of pain neurophysiology (Spanish R-NPQ questionnaire), and perceived training needs.

Results

69.3% prescribe minor opioids for chronic musculoskeletal pain and, if unresponsive, 34.9% would opt for major o

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Luco M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12859767 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature