Knowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study.

Autor: Barton CJ; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, Australia 3086.; Department of Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, University of Melbourne, Regent St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia 3065., Ezzat AM; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, Australia 3086.; Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2177 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6T 1Z3., Bell EC; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, Australia 3086., Rathleff MS; Center for General Practice, Aalborg University, Fyrkildevej, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark.; Department of Health Science and Technology, Faculty of Medicine, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark., Kemp JL; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, Australia 3086., Crossley KM; La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Plenty Road, Bundoora, VIC, Australia 3086.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Physiotherapy theory and practice [Physiother Theory Pract] 2022 Dec; Vol. 38 (12), pp. 2073-2085. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Apr 19.
DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1906805
Abstrakt: Aim: To determine the knowledge and confidence of physiotherapists in managing knee osteoarthritis (OA) and patellofemoral pain (PFP); and explore their learning behaviors and preferences related to the management of these knee conditions.
Methods: One hundred and sixteen Australian and Canadian Physiotherapists were recruited via social media, e-mail, and an online course. Part 1: Quantitative involved an online survey evaluating knowledge of evidence and confidence in providing treatments for knee OA and PFP. Part 2: Qualitative involved semi-structured interviews with 13 participants exploring current practice and learning needs, that were analyzed using an initial framework structured on interview questions, followed by inductive approach to identify additional themes.
Results: Awareness regarding evidence supporting exercise for knee OA and PFP was good (89-96%), and qualitative themes indicated physiotherapists emphasized exercise-therapy and education. Perceived value of passive treatments and surgery varied. Preference for face-to-face workshops to address learning needs, alongside describing time and cost barriers to access them, emerged from qualitative findings. Online learning formats were viewed as convenient, but not as effective as face-to-face learning.
Conclusion: Knowledge and confidence related to interventions for knee OA and PFP of Australian and Canadian physiotherapist participants broadly aligns with guidelines. Knowledge translation strategies focused on face-to-face workshops, supported by online education may help to bridge evidence-to-practice gaps.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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