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Acceptability of a physiotherapeutic pain school treatment in trauma-affected populations in the Middle Eastern & Northern African region

Karrer, Anne Mette ; Hansen, Ane Kirstine Viller ; Oestergaard, Marie Louise D. and Nordin, Linda LU (2020) In Torture 30(3). p.43-60
Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evalu-ate the acceptability of a physiotherapeutic pain treatment (Pain School), focusing on patient education, physical exercises and self-reliance, and a capacity building program developed for MENA based physiotherapists working with pain and trauma-affected populations. Method: Qualitative interviews with seven physiotherapists participating in the Pain School training program. Preliminary results of the Pain School treatment were also ana-lyzed in 38 patients suffering from persistent pain and trauma-related stress. Results: The qualitative analysis showed good feasibility and high acceptance among the participating physiotherapists. The pre-to post-treatment evaluation of Pain School,... (More)

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evalu-ate the acceptability of a physiotherapeutic pain treatment (Pain School), focusing on patient education, physical exercises and self-reliance, and a capacity building program developed for MENA based physiotherapists working with pain and trauma-affected populations. Method: Qualitative interviews with seven physiotherapists participating in the Pain School training program. Preliminary results of the Pain School treatment were also ana-lyzed in 38 patients suffering from persistent pain and trauma-related stress. Results: The qualitative analysis showed good feasibility and high acceptance among the participating physiotherapists. The pre-to post-treatment evaluation of Pain School, also gave an indication of positive treatment effects. Limitations: Lack of mental health mea-sures, author biases (authors carrying out training, interviews and analyzing qualitative results) and no control group.

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feasibility study, MENA, persistent pain, physiotherapy, traumatic stress
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Torture
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30
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18 pages
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International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
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1018-8185
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10.7146/torture.v30i3.122375
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English
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  title        = {{Acceptability of a physiotherapeutic pain school treatment in trauma-affected populations in the Middle Eastern & Northern African region}},
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  doi          = {{10.7146/torture.v30i3.122375}},
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