Physical Therapist Roles During the Opioid Epidemic in Rural Appalachia: Preparing Students to Educate Communities

Phys Ther. 2021 Feb 4;101(2):pzaa215. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa215.

Authors

Anne K Swisher¹, Megan Burkart¹, Kimeran Evans¹, Tracy Rice¹, Ralph Utzman¹, Mary Beth Mandich¹

Affiliation

¹ West Virginia University School of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.

PMID: 33351943
DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa215

No abstract available

Keywords: Education: Physical Therapist Students; Opioid Analgesics; Public Health.

Publication types

Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Appalachian Region
Curriculum*
Humans
Opioid Epidemic / prevention & control*
Pain / drug therapy*
Physical Therapists / education*
Professional Role*
Rural Population
West Virginia