Psychological Distress among Patients Attending Physiotherapy: A Survey-Based Investigation of Irish Physiotherapists' Current Practice and Opinions.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the current practice and opinions of members of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP) with respect to the care of patients in psychological distress. Method: This was a cross-sectional, survey-based investigation of Irish physiotherapists. An electronic survey was sent by email to the ISCP membership. It consisted of closed- and open-ended questions, as well as opinion questions with Likert scale responses. Results: More than 80% of the respondents reported that they encountered patients with psychological distress at least once a week. A lack of education in the area of mental health emerged as a predominant theme. Reflecting on current practice, many discussed the impo

SUBMITTER: Lennon O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8781485 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature