Qualitative study shows barriers in screening for anxiety and depression in private physiotherapy, suggesting training improvements.
Physiotherapists acknowledge the importance of addressing co-occurring anxiety and/or depressive symptoms in chronic musculoskeletal pain management but face personal, patient-related and systemic barriers. Enhancing training, embedding validated screening tools, and improving interprofessional collaboration are critical for advancing mental health practices within private physiotherapy settings.
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