J Allied Health. 2026 Spring;55(1):169-173. doi: 10.21091/jah.2026.01022.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Clinical instruction plays a vital role in allied health education, including supervising students learning to manage patients presenting with persistent pain.
PURPOSE: Investigate if the number of hours of pain science continuing education (PSCE) influenced physical therapy Clinical Instructors (CIs) confidence, knowledge, beliefs, and practice patterns related to persistent pain.
METHODS: The survey included pain science knowledge, PSCE hours, beliefs, confidence, and practice patterns related to persistent pain. A Mann-Whitney-U test was utilized for statistical analysis.
RESULTS: 44 responses were received. CIs completing p≥11 hours had improved knowledge (p=0.047), confidence (p<0.001), and beliefs (p=0.021) related to managing persistent pain.
CONCLUSION: Additional PSCE has the potential to positively impact CIs ability to mentor PT students.
PMID:41802966 | DOI:10.21091/jah.2026.01022
