Psychological and behavioural interventions delivered by non-psychologists

Main, Chris J.; Ballengee, Lindsay A.; Beneciuk, Jason M.

Abstract

Psychologically Informed Practice (PiP) is best understood as enhanced physiotherapy in which identification and management of psychological factors is central to reactivation. The PiP approach has been investigated in trials of stratified care linking psychological screening with targeted treatment, but there have been challenges in its implementation in routine musculoskeletal care. The possible reasons for this have been carefully explored and raise questions about both the adequacy of training and the feasibility of implementation of PiP in clinical practice. Recommendations are made for the further development of PiP, the management of psychological obstacles to recovery, and the role of psychologists in this process.

Citation

Main, C. J., Ballengee, L. A., & Beneciuk, J. M. (2025). Psychological and behavioural interventions delivered by non-psychologists. Current Opinion in Psychology, 63, Article 102008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102008

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 19, 2025
• Online Publication Date: Feb 21, 2025
• Publication Date: 2025-06
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2025
• Journal: Current Opinion in Psychology
• Print ISSN: 2352-250X
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 63
• Article Number: 102008
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2025.102008
• Keywords: Humans, Psychosocial Intervention, Behavior Therapy - methods, Musculoskeletal Diseases - therapy, Physical Therapy Modalities
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/1109979
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