Journal article
Physiotherapist-delivered Stress Inoculation Training for acute whiplash-associated disorders: A qualitative study of perceptions and experiences
JM Kelly, S Bunzli, C Ritchie, J Kenardy, R Smeets, M Sterling
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice | ELSEVIER | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Formally trained and accredited physiotherapists delivered Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) integrated with guideline-based physiotherapy management to individuals with acute whiplash associated disorders (WAD) as part of a randomised controlled trial. The delivery of SIT by physiotherapists is new. Objectives: To investigate physiotherapists' perspectives on delivering SIT as part of the trial and in routine practice. Design: Qualitative descriptive. Method: Physiotherapists (n = 11) participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed thematically. Findings were triangulated against an audit of physiotherapists' adheren..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The StressModEx RCT (ACTRN12614001036606) was supported by the NHMRC (grant number APP1069443).