Self-management support for people with non-specific low back pain: a qualitative survey among Italian physiotherapists
Most participants recognised the importance of self-management in treating NSLBP but did not fully align with its core principles. Although they emphasised patient-focused, person-centred care, it remains unclear whether these principles are truly applied. Over half indicated a need for additional skills, consistent with broader challenges physiotherapists face in integrating self-management strategies.
Authors
- Gabriele Giannotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1129-1689)
- Firas Mourad
- Matteo Cioeta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3861-6858)
- Giuseppe Giovannico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2385-6816)
- Roberta Giovinazzi
- Alessandra Dell’Anna
- Francesco Balestra
- Andrea Germani
- Nathan Hutting
- Davide Cicinelli
- Domenico Carbotti
Institutions
- HAN University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- University of Molise (IT)
- Luxembourg Institute of Health (LU)
- IRCCS Eugenio Medea (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Musculoskeletal Science and Practice
- Published
- 2025-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103477
- Primary Topic
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00