Physiotherapy Department, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
The purpose of this review was to provide a critical evaluation of literature related to physiotherapists’ ability to identify and diagnoses psychosocial problems related to treatment. As research has increasingly supported to relationship between psychosocial factors and treatment outcomes, physiotherapists have placed increased attention on incorporating intervention strategies that address these factors in treatment. Current psychosocial issues in physiotherapy research were presented, as well as gaps in the literature and directions for future research. Based on the evidence presented in this review, it appears that promising strides have been made to address these psychological and social issues that impact treatment. However, the field of physiotherapy still has many methodological and assessment issues that must be addressed in order to enhance the efficacy of these interventions.
Physiotherapy, Psychosocial, Pain
