Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Pain in Interprofessional Education: A Multifaceted Dilemma (original) (raw)

This study investigates the attitudes and beliefs of entry-level physical and occupational therapy students regarding the treatment of individuals in pain. Through qualitative analysis of responses to open-ended questionnaire items, four key themes regarding perceptions of people in pain were identified, including negative mood states and being perceived as needy. Additionally, responses about the experience of working with pain patients revealed themes of challenge and reward. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive pain education in health professions curricula to address negative biases and improve patient care.