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Influence of Pain Science Continuing Education on Physical Therapy Clinical Instructors' Knowledge, Confidence,
Christopher A Covert1, Rebecca Greenwood, Steven G Lesh
1School of Health Sciences, University of Charleston, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Charleston, WV 25304, USA. Chris.covert437@gmail.com.
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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