Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Non‐Specific Neck Pain Among Physiotherapists in Jordan: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Background Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs play a crucial role in the management and treatment outcomes of non‐specific neck pain (NSNP). Objective To investigate the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists in Jordan towards NSNP, and to identify factors influencing these att...

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Published in:Musculoskeletal care 2024-09, Vol.22 (3), p.e1940-n/a
Main Authors: Etoom, Mohammad, Banibakkar, Elham, Abdullahi, Auwal, Jahan, Alhadi M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Attitudes
cervical pain
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Jordan
Male
Middle Aged
Neck pain
Neck Pain - psychology
Neck Pain - therapy
opinions
pain management
Physical Therapists - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
treatment approach
Young Adult
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs play a crucial role in the management and treatment outcomes of non‐specific neck pain (NSNP). Objective To investigate the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists in Jordan towards NSNP, and to identify factors influencing these attitudes and beliefs. Methods A Cross‐sectional survey of registered physiotherapists working in Jordan was conducted. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists towards NSNP. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Results A total of 301 PTs completed the survey, 155 females (51.56%). Most respondents held bachelor's degrees, with an average of 9.5 ± 6.6 experience years. The total score for PABS‐PT (Z = 11.4, p 
ISSN:1478-2189
1557-0681
1557-0681
DOI:10.1002/msc.1940