JOURNAL ARTICLE

Approaches to osteoarthritis: a qualitative study among physical therapists in Maharashtra, India

Emma SwärdhCarina A. ThorstenssonSubhash KhatriKristina KindblomChristina H. Opava

Year: 2022 Journal:   Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Vol: 40 (2)Pages: 327-337   Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Abstract

Our findings can inform the design of awareness campaigns on evidence-based OA management and increase the understanding of the educational needs of students and PTs in non-Western countries. It is important to recognize that CPGs are mainly based on studies carried out in Western countries and that there are context-specific barriers to implementation in other parts of the world that have large populations.

Keywords:
Osteoarthritis Physical therapy Medicine Alternative medicine Qualitative research Perception Physical therapist Psychology Pathology

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Topics

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Rheumatology
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Health Sciences →  Medicine →  Pharmacology
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