The goal of this cross-sectional, qualitative study is to investigate whether physiotherapists screen for symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and to explore the facilitators and barriers related to these practices. The main questions aim to answer are: * What are the current practices of physiotherapists in private practice for screening anxiety and depression among patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain? * What are the facilitators and barriers influencing physiotherapists' screening and referral practices for mental health care? Participants will: * Take part in a semi-structured interview (online or in person). * Be asked about their experiences, attitudes, and practices related to recognizing, screening, managing, and referring patients with anxiety and depression. * Participants will share perspectives on barriers and facilitators to integrating mental health screening into physiotherapy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
18
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 physiotherapists working in private settings to explore recognition, screening, and referral practices for anxiety and depression in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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Leuven, Belgium
Physiotherapists' perspectives on screening and referral practices for anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Themes identified through qualitative framework analysis of semi-structured interviews with 18 physiotherapists. The analysis focuses on recognition, screening, management, and referral practices for anxiety and depression in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, including barriers, facilitators, and professional experiences.
Time frame: From study start until completion of interviews and data analysis (approximately 6 months)
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