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Peer-reviewedCC BY 4.0Pain Research & Management

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers of Healthcare Practitioners Toward Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

  • Hayat Al-Rwitae1
  • Mohammed Jameel2
  1. 1Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Medical Rehabilitation Hospital Madinah 42316 Saudi Arabia
  2. 2Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department King Fahad Medical City Riyadh 11525 Saudi Arabia kfmc.med.sa
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Abstract

Background: Chronic pain affects a substantial proportion of the global population and poses significant challenges to health systems. Interdisciplinary pain treatment programs (IPTPs) offer evidence‐based, biopsychosocial approaches to pain management, yet their implementation in Saudi Arabia remains limited.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess healthcare practitioners’ knowledge and attitudes toward IPTPs and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to their implementation within the Saudi healthcare system.

Methods: A cross‐sectional online survey was conducted among healthcare practitioners from various disciplines and clinical settings in Saudi Arabia. A structured, content‐validated questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge of IPTP principles, attitudes toward interdisciplinary approaches, and perceived barriers and facilitators. Descriptive statistics and inferential analyses were performed using SPSS Version 27. Associations between professional characteristics, knowledge, and attitude scores were examined using chi‐square tests and ANOVA, with significance set at p < 0.05.

Results: A total of 86 practitioners participated. Overall, respondents demonstrated limited knowledge of IPTP principles, particularly regarding program structure and evidence‐based outcomes. However, the majority expressed positive attitudes toward IPTPs and supported their integration into national pain management pathways. Significant barriers identified included lack of institutional support, insufficient trained staff, limited awareness, and funding constraints. Knowledge and attitude scores varied significantly by professional discipline, years of experience, and prior exposure to interdisciplinary training (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: This study highlights critical knowledge gaps and organizational barriers that must be addressed to facilitate IPTP implementation in Saudi Arabia. Targeted educational initiatives, institutional support, and strategic alignment with national health reforms are essential to enable the structured integration of IPTPs into chronic pain services.

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@article{alrwitae2026knowledge,
  title = {{Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers of Healthcare Practitioners Toward Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey}},
  author = {Hayat Al-Rwitae and Mohammed Jameel},
  journal = {Pain Research \& Management},
  year = {2026},
  month = nov,
  doi = {10.1155/prm/7965951},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1155/prm/7965951},
  note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers of Healthcare Practitioners Toward Interdisciplinary Pain Treatment Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Cross‐Sectional Survey
AU  - Hayat Al-Rwitae
AU  - Mohammed Jameel
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/11/05
JO  - Pain Research & Management
DO  - 10.1155/prm/7965951
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1155/prm/7965951
AB  - Background: Chronic pain affects a substantial proportion of the global population and poses significant challenges to health systems. Interdisciplinary pain treatment programs (IPTPs) offer evidence‐based, biopsychosocial approaches to pain management, yet their implementation in Saudi Arabia remains limited.  Objectives: This study aimed to assess healthcare practitioners’ knowledge and attitudes toward IPTPs and to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to their implementation within the Saudi healthcare system.  Methods: A cross‐sectional online survey was conducted among healthcare practitioners from various disciplines and clinical settings in Saudi Arabia. A structured, content‐validated questionnaire assessed demographic characteristics, knowledge of IPTP principles, attitudes toward interdisciplinary approaches, and perceived barriers and facilitators. Descriptive statistics and inferential analyses were performed using SPSS Version 27. Associations between professional characteristics, knowledge, and attitude scores were examined using chi‐square tests and ANOVA, with significance set at p < 0.05.  Results: A total of 86 practitioners participated. Overall, respondents demonstrated limited knowledge of IPTP principles, particularly regarding program structure and evidence‐based outcomes. However, the majority expressed positive attitudes toward IPTPs and supported their integration into national pain management pathways. Significant barriers identified included lack of institutional support, insufficient trained staff, limited awareness, and funding constraints. Knowledge and attitude scores varied significantly by professional discipline, years of experience, and prior exposure to interdisciplinary training (p < 0.05).  Conclusion: This study highlights critical knowledge gaps and organizational barriers that must be addressed to facilitate IPTP implementation in Saudi Arabia. Targeted educational initiatives, institutional support, and strategic alignment with national health reforms are essential to enable the structured integration of IPTPs into chronic pain services.
SN  - 1203-6765
SN  - 1918-1523
ER  -