“It’s an Uncomfortable Subject”—a Qualitative Exploration of the Challenges and Potential Solutions to Depression Screening in Low Back Pain

This qualitative research offers novel insights into the challenges MSK triage physical therapists face when screening for depression in people with LBP. Importantly, it proposes actionable solutions with participants contributing as subject matter experts. Their pragmatic solutions can help facilitate consequential change and help normalize depression screening in MSK triage practice.

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Physical Therapy
Published
2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaf153
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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“It’s an Uncomfortable Subject”—a Qualitative Exploration of the Challenges and Potential Solutions to Depression Screening in Low Back Pain

Seán McKenna, Julie Sugrue, Kate O'Sullivan, Siobhán MacHale
Physical Therapy
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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“It’s an Uncomfortable Subject”—a Qualitative Exploration of the Challenges and Potential Solutions to Depression Screening in Low Back Pain

Seán McKenna, Julie Sugrue, Kate O'Sullivan, Siobhán MacHale
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Abstract

This qualitative research offers novel insights into the challenges MSK triage physical therapists face when screening for depression in people with LBP. Importantly, it proposes actionable solutions with participants contributing as subject matter experts. Their pragmatic solutions can help facilitate consequential change and help normalize depression screening in MSK triage practice.

Physical TherapyVol. 106(1)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE), University of Limerick (IE), University Hospital Limerick (IE)
No poverty
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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