ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2026
The impact of a brief online education intervention on the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of qualified physiotherapists about chronic low back pain: Pre- and post-intervention survey.
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Background: A shift from biomedical towards biopsychosocial approaches is increasingly recommended in literature for the management of non-specific low back pain (LBP). The knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of clinicians may, however, serve as a barrier to effective management. Objectives: Our study investigated the impact of an online education programme on the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists about chronic LBP. Method: Qualified physiotherapists ( Results: Post-intervention, biomedical orientation decreased significantly (53.74 ± 12.80 to 43.04 ± 11.63; Conclusion: Online educational interventions may enhance physiotherapists' knowledge and shift attitudes and beliefs towards a biopsychosocial treatment orientation for LBP. Clinical implications: Incorporating concise, theory-informed online educational modules into continuing professional development may bridge knowledge gaps and facilitate the translation of biopsychosocial pain management strategies into routine physiotherapy practice.
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