A blame game and sticky labels: A qualitative study of osteopaths ’ experiences of managing patients with pain catastrophising

Background and aims: there is growing interest in how catastrophising negatively impacts patient outcomes, but little research on how osteopaths perceive and manage catastrophising within the realities of clinical practice. The aim of this study, therefore, was to explore osteopaths ’ understanding and attitudes towards the construct of catastrophising in patients and the strategies they employ to manage it.Methods: this qualitative study used in-depth semi-structured interviews with a sample of 9 UK registered osteopaths.
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Source Type: research