Influence of Pain Science Continuing Education on Physical Therapy Clinical Instructors' Knowledge, Confidence, Beliefs, and Practice Patterns in Persistent Pain Management.
Christopher A Covert, Rebecca Greenwood, Steven G Lesh
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Abstract
Background: Clinical instruction plays a vital role in allied health education, including supervising students learning to manage patients presenting with persistent pain.
Purpose: Investigate if the number of hours of pain science continuing education (PSCE) influenced physical therapy Clinical Instructors (CIs) confidence, knowledge, beliefs, and practice patterns related to persistent pain.
Methods: The survey included pain science knowledge, PSCE hours, beliefs, confidence, and practice patterns related to persistent pain. A Mann-Whitney-U test was utilized for statistical analysis.
Results: 44 responses were received. CIs completing p≥11 hours had improved knowledge (p=0.047), confidence (p<0.001), and beliefs (p=0.021) related to managing persistent pain.
Conclusion: Additional PSCE has the potential to positively impact CIs ability to mentor PT students.
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The Journal of Allied Health is the official publication of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) . The Journal is the only interdisciplinary allied health periodical, publishing scholarly works related to research and development, feature articles, research abstracts and book reviews. Readers of The Journal comprise allied health leaders, educators, faculty and students. Subscribers to The Journal consist of domestic and international college and university libraries, health organizations and hospitals. Almost 20% of subscribers, in the last three years, have been from outside of the United States. Subscribers include the World Health Organization, the American Medical Association and major universities.
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