A questionnaire investigating the perceived relevance and knowledge of fear avoidance behaviours within osteopathic education
Item
- Title
- A questionnaire investigating the perceived relevance and knowledge of fear avoidance behaviours within osteopathic education
- Author(s)
- Sparks, Thomas
- Abstract
- Fear avoidance behaviours (FAB) have been shown to be important prognostic indicator, with regards to the maintenance and progression of chronic pain. The most common primary complaint to an Osteopath is pain. As clinicians, mal-adaptive behavioural patterns, fear of movement/re-injury and avoidance strategies can commonly be seen in chronic pain patients. Osteopathy must therefore acknowledge all factors influencing prognosis of pain states, including recognition and management of FAB. MethodsThe aim of this study was to investigate the perceived knowledge and relevance of fear avoidance behaviours within osteopathic professional practice and education. This was a cross-sectional questionnaire, completed by students and staff from osteopathic institutions within the UK. ResultsTrends in the data displayed statistical significance between expected responses and responses ascertained. ConclusionThere were disparities with the level of perceived knowledge, management and teaching within the population sample. It would be suggested from results that individuals feel FAB is an important consideration within Osteopathy and that more emphasis on teaching FAB would be useful. This study remains limited in the weight of its conclusions as it is currently the only study investigating FAB within Osteopathy. Therefore, further research is recommended to strengthen or challenge results.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2015
- Date Submitted
- 13.11.2018 10:50:04
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 24
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16284
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Sparks, Thomas, “A questionnaire investigating the perceived relevance and knowledge of fear avoidance behaviours within osteopathic education”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 2, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/2070