Pain knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Australian osteopaths drawn from a nationally representative sample of the profession.

Fitzgerald, K; Vaughan, B; Fleischmann, M; Austin, P

Pain knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Australian osteopaths drawn from a nationally representative sample of the profession.

Fitzgerald, K Vaughan, B

Fleischmann, M Austin, P

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Citation:: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2020, 24, (4), pp. 43-50
Issue Date:: 2020-10

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dc.contributor.author	Fitzgerald, K
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
dc.contributor.author	Fleischmann, M
dc.contributor.author	Austin, P
dc.date.accessioned	2021-02-08T02:25:15Z
dc.date.available	2020-06-07
dc.date.available	2021-02-08T02:25:15Z
dc.date.issued	2020-10
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, 2020, 24, (4), pp. 43-50
dc.identifier.issn	1360-8592
dc.identifier.issn	1532-9283
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/145916
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Background</h4>Pain has been identified as a global health issue with substantial effects on individuals and society. Health professionals managing pain complaints must have appropriate knowledge of pain neurophysiology, and attitudes and beliefs towards pain management that align with current practice guidelines.<h4>Objectives</h4>Evaluate Australian osteopaths' current level of knowledge of pain neurophysiology and their beliefs and attitudes towards pain, and explore associations with demographic variables.<h4>Method</h4>Australian osteopaths drawn from a nationally representative practice-based research network received the questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information, Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (NPQ), Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists (PABS-PT) and the Attitudes to Back Pain Scale in Musculoskeletal Practitioners (ABS-mp).<h4>Results</h4>Complete responses were received from 211 osteopaths (21.3% response rate). The mean total NPQ score was equivalent to 72.2% correct responses. The PABS-PT Biomedical scale mean score was 38.8 ( ±9.1, α = 0.81) and the Biopsychosocial scale was 22.3 ( ±3.3, α = 0.38). ABS-mp mean factor scores suggest osteopaths support psychological approaches (22.1, ±3.3, α = 0.71) but endorsed more treatment sessions for those with back pain (15.9, ±4.7, α = 0.71). Trivial correlations between measures and most demographic variables were observed. Osteopaths who undertook further studies in pain had higher mean NPQ scores, with moderate negative correlations with a lower PABS-PT Biomedical subscale score (ρ = -0.45, p < 0.01).<h4>Conclusions</h4>Australian osteopaths demonstrate a range of pain neurophysiology knowledge, and beliefs and attitudes towards pain. The findings support the positive impact of professional development for improving pain knowledge in this population.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Orthopedics
dc.title	Pain knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of Australian osteopaths drawn from a nationally representative sample of the profession.
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Abstract:

Background

Pain has been identified as a global health issue with substantial effects on individuals and society. Health professionals managing pain complaints must have appropriate knowledge of pain neurophysiology, and attitudes and beliefs towards pain management that align with current practice guidelines.

Objectives

Evaluate Australian osteopaths' current level of knowledge of pain neurophysiology and their beliefs and attitudes towards pain, and explore associations with demographic variables.

Method

Australian osteopaths drawn from a nationally representative practice-based research network received the questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic information, Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (NPQ), Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists (PABS-PT) and the Attitudes to Back Pain Scale in Musculoskeletal Practitioners (ABS-mp).

Results

Complete responses were received from 211 osteopaths (21.3% response rate). The mean total NPQ score was equivalent to 72.2% correct responses. The PABS-PT Biomedical scale mean score was 38.8 ( ±9.1, α = 0.81) and the Biopsychosocial scale was 22.3 ( ±3.3, α = 0.38). ABS-mp mean factor scores suggest osteopaths support psychological approaches (22.1, ±3.3, α = 0.71) but endorsed more treatment sessions for those with back pain (15.9, ±4.7, α = 0.71). Trivial correlations between measures and most demographic variables were observed. Osteopaths who undertook further studies in pain had higher mean NPQ scores, with moderate negative correlations with a lower PABS-PT Biomedical subscale score (ρ = -0.45, p < 0.01).

Conclusions

Australian osteopaths demonstrate a range of pain neurophysiology knowledge, and beliefs and attitudes towards pain. The findings support the positive impact of professional development for improving pain knowledge in this population.

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