NCT01336361

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore emerging physical therapy practice in palliative care, and the perceptions of physical therapists regarding their care of the functionally dependent elderly, including: (1) the role and utilization of palliative care intervention in current practice, (2) current and potential goal-setting practices which may relate to palliative care, and (3) therapists' awareness of cultural and psychosocial issues in patient care.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
228

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2011

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2011

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 13, 2011

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 15, 2011

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2011

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

September 17, 2014

Status Verified

September 1, 2014

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

April 13, 2011

Last Update Submit

September 15, 2014

Conditions

Perception

Keywords

Palliative CarePhysical TherapyFunctionally Dependent Elderly

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Perceptions of physical therapists regarding the role, utilization, goals, and cultural issues of physical therapy interventions in the palliative care of functionally dependent elderly.

    Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Physical Therapists

Physical Therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and live in the United States .

Other: Survey

Interventions

SurveyOTHER

A one-time paper survey was mailed to subjects, along with a cover letter, explanation of the research study, and contact and informed consent information. A reminder postcard was sent to subjects approximately one week later, encouraging return of the completed survey.

Physical Therapists

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States.

You may qualify if:

  • Physical Therapists who are members of the APTA and live in the United States
  • Reported practice in an inpatient or home health setting

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Univeristy of Montana, Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Missoula, Montana, 59812, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Ellen L Gakis-Day, BS PT, DPT

    University of Montana

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Graduate Student

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 13, 2011

First Posted

April 15, 2011

Study Start

April 1, 2011

Primary Completion

May 1, 2011

Study Completion

May 1, 2011

Last Updated

September 17, 2014

Record last verified: 2014-09

Locations

US(1)