scholarly journals Effects of an e-learning programme on osteopaths’ back pain attitudes: a mixed methods feasibility study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry Draper-Rodi ◽  
Steven Vogel ◽  
Annette Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Retention Data ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
E Learning

Abstract Background The biopsychosocial model is recommended in the management of non-specific low back pain but musculoskeletal practitioners can lack skills in assessing and managing patients using a biopsychosocial framework. Educational interventions have produced equivocal results. There is a need for an alternative educational tool to support practitioners’ development in the application of biopsychosocial model to manage low back pain. Methods A mixed methods study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of an e-learning programme on the biopsychosocial management of non-specific low back pain for osteopaths with more than 15 years’ experience. A sequential explanatory design was conducted, with a feasibility randomised controlled trial and semi-structured interviews explored with thematic analysis. Results A total of 45 participants participated in the RCT of which 9 also participated in the interview study. The a-priori sample size was not met (45 instead of 50). The recruitment strategies, randomisation, retention, data collection and outcome measures worked well and were found to be feasible for a main trial. The retention, satisfaction and participants’ views of the programme demonstrated a good acceptability of the programme. Data from the semi-structured interviews were organised in three themes, the first two were related to the feasibility and acceptability of the e-learning programme (practical experience of following the course and engagement with the content) and the third relates to the impact of the intervention (perception of the BPS model). Conclusion A main RCT is feasible and the intervention was received well by the participants. A main RCT is required to assess the effectiveness of the e-learning programme. This work also provided data on aspects so far unreported, including osteopaths’ views on continuing professional development, on e-learning as a form of continuing professional development and osteopaths’ perceptions and challenges concerning the implementation of the biopsychosocial model in practice.

scholarly journals Six things you need to know about low back pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 195
Author(s):  
G. David Baxter ◽  
Cathy Chapple ◽  
Richard Ellis ◽  
Julia Hill ◽  
Lizhou Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Care Systems ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Years Lived With Disability

Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is the leading contributor to years lived with disability, and imposes an enormous burden on individuals and on health-care systems. General practitioners and physiotherapists are generally the front-line health professionals dealing with patients with LBP, and have a key role in minimising its effect. Here we review six key issues associated with LBP including its effects, diagnosis and management in primary care, and highlight the importance of the biopsychosocial model and matched care for patients with LBP.

scholarly journals Mixed-methods development of a new patient-reported outcome instrument for chronic low back pain

Pain ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 159 (6) ◽  
pp. 1045-1055 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona L. Martin ◽  
Steven I. Blum ◽  
Hiltrud Liedgens ◽  
Donald M. Bushnell ◽  
Kelly P. McCarrier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Methods Development ◽  
Outcome Instrument ◽  
Patient Reported

scholarly journals Therapeutic itinerary of patients with chronic low-back pain attending outpatient physiotherapy clinic

Rev Rene ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. e71393
Author(s):  
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada ◽  
Samuel Olaniyi Oladapo ◽  
Chizoba Favour Igwe ◽  
Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole ◽  
Clara Fatoye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Medical Pluralism ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Pain Symptoms ◽  
Physiotherapy Clinic

Objective: to assess therapeutic itinerary of patients with chronic low-back pain. Methods: qualitative study involving the use of an in-depth semi structured interviews were used to collect data on therapeutic itinerary among ten patients with chronic low-back pain who from physiotherapy clinic of a tertiary hospital. Data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Results: emerging themes were as follows: onset of low-back pain, symptoms that initiated the journey for care, steps taken to find pain relief, respondent’s perception on care received, interference of chronic low-back pain with normal life, family and relations, multiple practices in which chronic low-back pain patients are involved, perception of effectiveness of the multiple practices, and hurdles to seeking care. Conclusion: patients with chronic low-back pain take different routes in search of care. Chronic low-back pain markedly altered patients’ life and made them prone to practicing medical pluralism.

scholarly journals Blending learning: The preferred choice of clinical nurse educators to provide continuing professional development

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Antonia Arnaert ◽  
Hamza Ahmad ◽  
Norma Ponzoni ◽  
Catherine Oliver ◽  
Adriana Grugel-Park
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Nurse Educators ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Video Clip ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Human Contact ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Traditional Pedagogy

Introduction and objective: A clinical nurse educators’ (CNE) work is primarily focused on ensuring that fellow registered nurses have the skills and training to improve their clinical practice and maintain their professional competence. In recent years, resource limitations and a growing emphasis on self-directed learning have increased the pressure on nurse-educators to integrate e-learning into their teaching methods. While research has evaluated the experiences of nurses on this topic, limited understanding is known of CNEs’ experiences. Purpose: This qualitative study explored the CNEs’ experiences in facilitating continuing professional development for their nurses and the integration of e-learning in a University Health Center in Quebec, Canada.Methods: The sample consisted of 7 CNEs, who had more than one to 15 years of experience in their current position. Their experiences with e-learning varied: it ranged from incorporating a video-clip in their presentations, to providing input into the learning management system they tested. Semi-structured interviews were thematically analyzed. Results: Despite participants varied levels of knowledge towards e-learning, all were convinced that this method could be used complementarily alongside hands-on training. Though they recognized the importance of human contact in teaching, they also understood the limitations of the traditional pedagogy; lacking the addition of interactive features. Despite some criticism, CNEs were able to identify opportunities where e-learning could be useful: during nursing orientation, tracking, evaluation and accreditation purposes, content refreshment, and to standardize protocols.Discussion and conclusions: More research is needed, and cooperative efforts are required from nurses and nurse-management to engage in the promotion of professional development.

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