Introduction of a psychologically informed educational intervention for pre-licensure physical therapists in a classroom setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an increasing need for physical therapists to address psychosocial aspects of musculoskeletal pain. Psychologically informed practice is one way to deliver this type of care through the integration of biopsychosocial interventions into patient management. An important component of psychologically informed practice is patient centered communication. However, there is little research on how to effectively implement patient centered communication into pre-licensure training for physical therapists.

Methods

Thirty Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students took part in an educational intervention that consisted of one 4-h didactic teaching session and three 1-h experiential learning sessions. Prior to the first session, students performed an examination of a s

SUBMITTER: Ballengee LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7583179 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature