Study on medical professionals' attitudes and awareness of multidisciplinary rehabilitation in pain syndromes.

Abstract

Objective: Aim: To assess the awareness and training needs of healthcare professionals regarding the multidisciplinary rehabilitation of patients with pain syndromes and comorbid conditions resulting from war trauma.

Patients and methods: Materials and Methods: The structured online survey of 120 people, including doctors, nurses, medical assistants, paramedics and senior students of medical universities in Kyiv and Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine). Before that, a targeted review of international (WHO, NICE, EULAR) and national guidelines on multidisciplinary rehabilitation was conducted. Based on this regulatory framework, the authors developed the «Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Attitude and Readiness Questionnaire».

Results: Results: Although 89% of respondents were familiar with the concept of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, only 17% demonstrated a comprehensive understanding. Most respondents (54%) reported only partial awareness and emphasized the need to improve teamwork skills and learn modern rehabilitation methods. Psychological support was recognized as essential by 58%, while 42% showed uncertainty or held misconceptions. Core rehabilitation components identified included pharmacological stabilization (65%), interdisciplinary collaboration (50%), and patient education (45%). However, elements such as empathy, active listening (25%), and social reintegration (15%) were undervalued. Only 23% of participants rated their competence in teamwork as sufficient, and nearly half (48%) assessed their preparedness as low. Priority areas for further education included trauma-informed care, psychological first aid, prevention of professional burnout, and the use of non-pharmacological methods such as electrotherapy and acupuncture.

Conclusion: Conclusions: Despite formal awareness of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, significant gaps exist in practical competencies. Expanding interdisciplinary training and emphasizing psychosocial components are critical to improving care for war-affected patients.